2025 Defense Stats
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106
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3.0
INT
1
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1
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Bolton has rebounded nicely from his injury-riddled 2023 campaign, as he suited up for 16 regular-season contests in 2024 and racked up 106 tackles (73 total), including 3.0 sacks, plus six pass breakups, including one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. That marks the third time in four seasons Bolton has tallied triple-digit stops, though it didn't approach the career-high 180 total tackles put up in 2022. Bolton may not approach that production level again, but after inking a three-year, $45 million deal to stick with Kansas City, he's a strong candidate to consistently reach the 100-tackle mark as long as he stays healthy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Chiefs in March of 2025.
Logs eight tackles against Bolts
Bolton collected eight tackles (six solo) during the Chiefs' 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Bolton had a nice start to the 2025 season Friday with eight takedowns, second-most on the Chiefs behind Chamarri Conner (10). Bolton has accrued at least 100 total tackles in three of four NFL seasons, and he had just 60 in 2023 after missing nine games due to injury. The 2021 second-rounder is an every-down linebacker and is an integral piece to the Chiefs' defense. Bolton and the Chiefs' defense will have their hands full in Week 2 when they welcome the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 14 in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX.
Bolton had a nice start to the 2025 season Friday with eight takedowns, second-most on the Chiefs behind Chamarri Conner (10). Bolton has accrued at least 100 total tackles in three of four NFL seasons, and he had just 60 in 2023 after missing nine games due to injury. The 2021 second-rounder is an every-down linebacker and is an integral piece to the Chiefs' defense. Bolton and the Chiefs' defense will have their hands full in Week 2 when they welcome the Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 14 in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX.
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Measurables Review
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How do Nick Bolton's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 11"Weight
237 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.59 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.40 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
115 inBench Press
24 repsHand Length
10.38 inArm Length
31.88 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bolton endured a frustrating 2023 season, as he missed three games with an ankle injury from Weeks 3-5. He returned for two contests, only to suffer a dislocated wrist that required surgery and forced him to remain on the sidelines until Week 14. Even when healthy, Bolton saw his role decrease on a per-game basis. In 2022, he played 100 percent of defensive snaps in 13 games, but he failed to do so until the AFC Championship Game last season. The departure of Willie Gay has the potential to benefit Bolton in that regard heading into 2024, though we've still likely seen his peak level of production in 2022 when he tallied 180 total tackles. While it's safe to suggest he's slipped a bit in terms of projected production relative to his peers, Bolton should remain an elite IDP option so long as he can remain healthy.
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Inks big deal with Chiefs
Bolton signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Chiefs on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Prefers to remain in KC
Bolton told reporters that Kansas City "feels like home" when asked about his impending free agency following Sunday night's 40-22 loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
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Active for Week 18
Bolton is active for Sunday's game against Denver.
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Doubtful for Week 18
Bolton (coach's decision) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
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Dominant in win
Bolton logged five tackles (three solo), a half sack and an interception in Sunday's 21-7 win over the Browns.
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Might get contract extension
Bolton could be signed to a contract extension before the start of the regular season, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The linebacker is headed into the final year of his rookie contract after being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Missouri. Bolton has been a tackling machine in the middle of the Kansas City defense, and while injuries limited him to eight regular-season games in 2023, he still racked up 60 tackles, one year after finishing second in the NFL with 180 stops. With kicker Harrison Butker having received an extension Monday, Bolton could be the next core member of the Super Bowl champs to get a big payday.
The linebacker is headed into the final year of his rookie contract after being selected in the second round of the 2021 Draft out of Missouri. Bolton has been a tackling machine in the middle of the Kansas City defense, and while injuries limited him to eight regular-season games in 2023, he still racked up 60 tackles, one year after finishing second in the NFL with 180 stops. With kicker Harrison Butker having received an extension Monday, Bolton could be the next core member of the Super Bowl champs to get a big payday.