Sources: Chiefs lock up DE George Karlaftis with 4-year deal - ESPN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive end George Karlaftis reached an agreement on a four-year, $93 million contract extension that includes $62 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

With two years left on his rookie contract and entering his prime, Karlaftis, 24, made a long-term commitment to the Chiefs with the new deal, which runs through the 2030 season.

General manager Brett Veach and coach Andy Reid quickly shifted their attention to prioritize signing Karlaftis after the team accomplished its final major objective for this offseason: signing Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith to a record-setting four-year, $94 million contract extension just hours before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline for franchised-tagged players to agree to long-term contracts.

In his three years with the Chiefs, Karlaftis has recorded 24.5 sacks, consistent production that was often a byproduct of his tenacity and relentless pursuit of the opposing quarterback. Karlaftis has also been effective in one-on-one matchups while lining up next to All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, the Chiefs' best defender. When Jones created pressure on the opposing quarterback — sometimes beating two linemen in less than 2.5 seconds — Karlaftis was the defensive lineman who most often collected the sack.

Last season, Karlaftis led the Chiefs with eight sacks and a career-high 28 quarterback hits. He also recorded five pass breakups and 35 tackles. In the Chiefs' three-game postseason run, Karlaftis elevated his performance, recording four sacks and eight quarterback hits.

The Chiefs were eager to agree to this deal because Karlaftis, under his new contract, will be just the 10th-highest-paid defender among pass rushers, earning an