Bolton recorded 154 tackles (73 solo) including 1.0 sacks, six passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble in 17 games with Kansas City in 2025.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton retained his role as the Chiefs' top linebacker after they signed him to a three-year, $45 million contract back in March, and he led the team in total tackles for the second straight year. In fact, his season tackle total was tied for the seventh-best in the league. He has reestablished himself as one of the better linebackers in the NFL and projects as a strong IDP option for 2026.

Bolton tallied 12 tackles (six solo) and an interception during the Chiefs' 20-13 loss to the Broncos on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton finished Thursday's contest as the game's leading tackler and picked off Bo Nix late in the first quarter, which the Chiefs offense converted into a five-yard touchdown pass from Chris Oladokun to Brashard Smith 10 plays later. It was Bolton's first interception of the season and first pick since Week 15 of the 2024 season. Bolton has logged double-digit stops in five consecutive games and is up to 145 tackles (49 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass defenses and one forced fumble through 16 regular-season games.

Bolton (illness) is active for Thursday night's contest against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton was added to the injury report with an illness Wednesday, but he'll now ultimately be good to go for Week 17. The linebacker has compiled 44 total tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over the last four games.

Bolton (illness) is questionable for Thursday's Week 17 game against Denver.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton popped up on the injury report as limited Wednesday after coming down with an illness. His official status for Thursday may not be known until the Chiefs release their list of inactives approximately 90 minutes prior to the 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Should Bolton be unable to play, Jack Cochrane could draw a start at linebacker.

Bolton recorded 10 tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Kansas City's 26-9 loss to Tennessee on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton's second-quarter sack of Cam Ward was Bolton's first of the season. He's now produced double-digit tackles in four straight games and has logged 133 tackles (63 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble across 15 starts this season.

Bolton recorded 11 tackles (five solo) in the Chiefs' loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton has recorded double-digit tackles in three straight games and six of his 14 appearances this season. Through 14 starts, Bolton has piled up 123 tackles (59 solo), five pass breakups and one forced fumble on 97 percent of Kansas City's defensive snaps.

Bolton (illness) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton missed Thursday's practice due to a sudden illness, but a prompt upgrade back to full participation Friday cleansed him of any injury designation for Sunday. The starting middle linebacker should be all set to suit up for a key divisional matchup that, if lost, could all but eliminate the Chiefs from playoff contention.

Bolton (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, but was unable to participate Thursday with an unknown illness. The 25-year-old star will likely need to return to practice in some capacity Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus the Chargers. The fifth-year pro has 112 tackles (54 solo), five pass breakups and a forced fumble through Week 14.

Bolton recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday night's 20-10 loss to the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Bolton was able to pace the team in takedowns in Week 14, securing double-digit stops for the second straight game and third time in the last five contests overall. The linebacker has now registered 112 total tackles (54 solo), five passes defensed and a forced fumble over 13 games this year.

Bolton posted 11 tackles (six solo) and two pass defenses during the Chiefs' 31-28 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was another productive game for Bolton, who led both teams in tackles while logging double-digit stops for the fourth time this season. The fifth-year linebacker has officially cracked the century mark with 100 tackles (48 solo) through 12 regular-season games, and he needs just six more stops to tie his mark from the 2024 campaign (across 16 regular-season contests).