The Kansas City Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year option of cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass-rusher George Karlaftis for the 2026 season, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Washington, was a first-time All-Pro in his second year in 2023 and had 59 tackles (45 solo), half a sack, six tackles for loss, his first two career interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season starts for the Chiefs in 2024. The 24-year-old has started all 43 games that he's appeared in since entering the league in 2022 and will continue to be a staple for KC's secondary. Karlaftis, the 30th overall pick in 2022 out of Purdue, has 24.5 sacks in his three seasons, with his best year coming in 2023, when he had 10.5 sacks in 16 starts. The 24-year-old added four sacks in the team's three playoff games this past season.
Apr 29, 2025 1:14 PM EST
McDuffie is active and participating in Chiefs' training camp, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Jul 23, 2023 8:46 AM EST
McDuffie is dealing with fibula stress according to head coach, Andy Reid, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Jun 15, 2023 10:26 AM EST
McDuffie recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one sack with a forced fumble, during Sunday's 27-24 victory versus the Broncos.
Jan 3, 2023 9:51 PM EST
Kansas City activated McDuffie from injured reserve Tuesday.
Nov 1, 2022 2:22 PM EST
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that the team is leaning towards sitting McDuffie (hamstring) for one more week before activating him to the active roster, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Oct 14, 2022 12:08 PM EST
McDuffie (hamstring) has been designated to return from IR and will practice Wednesday, Herbie Teope of The Kansas City Star reports.
Oct 12, 2022 10:43 AM EST
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