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George Karlaftis

Number #56
Position Defensive End
Measurables 6' 4" / 263LBS
Age 25
Draft / Org Purdue
Through 2030$100.4M

5 years$20.1M a yearFully guaranteed

2.5%of the $301.2M salary cap this season
293rdhighest cap hit in the NFL, of 1949 contracts
2.5%of the Chiefs payroll
SeasonAgeCap hitRaise
2026 25 $7.4M — This season
2027 26 $17.2M +133%
2028 27 $24.9M +45%
2029 28 $26.9M +8%
2030 29 $23.9M -11%
2031 30 Free agent Unrestricted

Where his deal sits

2026 cap hits around his, league wide

RankPlayerTeamAgeFree agentvs KarlaftisCap hit
290 Rhamondre Stevenson NE 28 2029 Same $7.4M 291 Kam Curl LAR 27 2029 Same $7.4M 292 Minkah Fitzpatrick NYJ 30 2029 Same $7.4M 293 George Karlaftis KC 25 2031 $7.4M 294 Christian Benford BUF 26 2030 Same $7.4M 295 Jarran Reed SEA 34 2028 Same $7.4M

Deals built like his

Other deals that pay about $20.1M a year

JonathanTaylor $20.1Ma year 3 years, Colts Age 27 QuinnMeinerz $20.1Ma year 3 years, Broncos Age 28 BuddaBaker $20.1Ma year 2 years, Cardinals Age 30
Full breakdown: cap hit and dead cap by season
Season
Team
Base Salary
Cap Hit
Dead Cap
2026
KC
—
$7,402,000
—
2027
KC
—
$17,215,566
—
2028
KC
—
$24,937,000
—
2029
KC
—
$26,937,000
—
2030
KC
—
$23,937,000
—
2031
KC
UFA