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Karlaftis: Chiefs' Defensive Anchor | Kansas City News
George Karlaftis is the Chiefs’ defensive anchor and top-ranked edge rusher heading into the season, carrying the burden of a depleted pass rush after losing key veterans. Despite being unproven backups like Ashton Gillotte and R Mason Thomas, Karlaftis remains the most reliable option—consistently solid, relentless, and effective against the run. His stats improved last year, even with fewer snaps, though a mid-season hand injury dented his second half. If he misses time, the Chiefs’ defense could crumble without proven depth at the edge. With minimal draft additions and no signed free…
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