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  • Mike Pennel
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  • Inks deal with Kansas City

    Pennel signed with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 34-year-old defensive lineman was dropped by the Bengals on Tuesday but has since found a new home in Kansas City. Pennel appeared in all eight of Cincinnati's games this season prior to his release, recording 15 total tackles. He's expected to help fortify the Chiefs' interior defensive line after Omarr Norman-Lott (knee) was placed on IR.

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tryout with Chiefs on tap

    Pennel will visit Kansas City for a tryout Wednesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

    Analysis: The Bengals granted Pennel's request to be released Tuesday, and the veteran defensive tackle is wasting no time as he seeks a new opportunity in the league. Across eight regular-season appearances with Cincinnati, Pennel made 15 tackles (four solo).

    Published: Tue, Oct 28 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Cincinnati

    The Bengals released Pennel on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Pennel was signed to the Bengals' active roster in early September and served in a rotational role at defensive tackle, but his services are no longer required in Cincinnati. The 12th-year pro logged 15 tackles (four solo) across eight regular-season games for the Bengals prior to his release.

    Published: Tue, Oct 28 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed by Cincy off practice squad

    The Bengals signed Pennel from their practice squad to their active roster Tuesday.

    Analysis: Pennel didn't make Cincinnati's 53-man roster out of training camp but landed on the practice squad and was elevated for Week 1. Against Cleveland in the season-opener, he logged 21 snaps on defense and four on special teams, finishing with four tackles (one solo). Now that he's on the Bengals' active roster, Pennel should provide depth along the team's defensive line.

    Published: Tue, Sep 9 at 4:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-signs with Kansas City

    The Chiefs re-signed Pennel on Monday.

    Analysis: Pennel reunites with Kansas City following a solid 2024 campaign, in which he notched 25 tackles (10 solo), including a career-high 3.0 sacks, plus one forced fumble across 17 regular-season appearances. The veteran defensive tackle figures to reprise a consistent rotational role behind Chris Jones and new free-agency acquisition Jerry Tillery.

    Published: Mon, Mar 24 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to form in 2024

    Pennel finished the 2024 season with 25 total tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also recording a forced fumble over 17 regular-season games.

    Analysis: Pennel returned to operate in a weekly role with Kansas City in 2024 after spending the majority of the 2023 campaign on the team's practice squad and appearing in just three regular-season games. The defensive tackle was able to compile a career-high 3.0 sacks this season, and he'll enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

    Published: Sun, Feb 16 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go for Week 18

    Pennel (hamstring) carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Pennel suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the Chiefs' Christmas Day win over the Steelers and did not return. He finished this week with a full practice Friday, and barring any setbacks he'll be good to go for Sunday's regular-season finale. With the Chiefs locked in as the No. 1 seed in the AFC and resting its starters, Pennel is expected to see heavier playing time at defensive tackle in place of Chris Jones (calf).

    Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hurts hamstring in Christmas clash

    Pennel is questionable to return to Wednesday's Week 17 game against Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury.

    Analysis: Pennel headed to the locker room due to the hamstring issue in the second quarter and was deemed questionable to return just prior to halftime. He started the game for Kansas City in place of Chris Jones (calf). Derrick Nnadi and Marlon Tuipulotu are options to step in at defensive tackle if Pennel can't return.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacks Stroud in Week 16

    Pennel tallied four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Kansas City's 27-19 win over Houston on Saturday.

    Analysis: Pennel was credited with his third sack of the regular season Saturday when he pushed C.J. Stroud out of bounds for a five-yard loss early in the third quarter. Pennel could start at defensive tackle against the Steelers on Wednesday if Chris Jones -- who is not practicing Monday due to a calf strain -- is unable to play on Christmas Day.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Promoted from practice squad

    Pennel was promoted to the Falcons' active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Pennell signed with Atlanta's practice squad in mid-September and will now join the active roster ahead of Week 5. The 30-year-old spent the past two seasons in Kansas City and totaled 29 tackles (23 solo) in 14 games in 2021.

    Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 7:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Atlanta's practice squad

    Pennel (undisclosed) has signed a deal to be on the Falcons' practice squad.

    Analysis: Pennel was released from the Bears with an injury settlement ahead of Week 1, but he has now agreed to join Atlanta's practice squad. The defensive tackle will fill a depth role for the Falcons' defensive line and will likely only play if Atlanta's line suffers any injuries. The veteran played in 14 games for Kansas City last season.

    Published: Wed, Sep 15 at 5:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go with injury settlement

    Pennel (undisclosed) was released from the Bears' injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday.

    Analysis: Pennel landed on injured reserve last week with the unspecified injury, but he'll now hit free agency after reaching the injury settlement. The 30-year-old appeared in 14 games for Kansas City last season and recorded 29 tackles (13 solo).

    Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Pennel (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Bears on Tuesday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Pennel appeared in 14 games for the Chiefs last season, registering 29 tackles (13 solo). The 30-year-old was expected to play a sizeable depth role on the Bears' defensive line this season. Khyiris Tonga will replace him as the primary backup behind Eddie Goldman.

    Published: Wed, Aug 25 at 10:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Picked up by Bears

    Pennel signed a one-year contract with the Bears on Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Pennel has spent time with the Packers, Jets and Chiefs since being drafted in 2014. He recorded 29 tackles (13 solo) in 14 games last year in Kansas City. The veteran figures to help boost the depth on the Bears' defensive line.

    Published: Fri, Jun 18 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts career-high tackle total

    Pennel collected a career-best 10 tackles (five solo) Monday versus the Patriots.

    Analysis: Pennel saw a significant bump to a 61 percent snap percentage share on defense Monday with Chris Jones (groin) sidelined and he took advantage of the opportunity with a massive tackle total. While he's not the pass-rushing threat that Jones is, Pennel could be in line for a hefty snap count again next week if Jones remains unavailable.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with team

    Pennel saw his roster exemption lift Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Pennel had his two-game suspension lifted Monday, but the team was given a roster exemption to give it time to make a corresponding roster move. Now that Pennel will return to the team, the Chiefs will have to make a move to clear roster space for him.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suspension lifted

    Pennel's suspension has been lifted but he remains on the Commissioner Exempt list, according to the league's official transaction report.

    Analysis: Pennel served a two game suspension and will likely be added to the active roster once the space is made for him. The defensive tackle recorded 24 tackles (13 solo) across eight regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2019 and will give them a little more depth along the defensive line.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains two-game suspension

    Pennel was handed a two-game suspension Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: There's no report about why Pennel was suspended, but the defensive tackle released an apology Tuesday that said, "I take full responsibility for what goes into my body and I promise to be more vigilant moving forward." Khalen Saunders is in line for the largest uptick in playing time during Pennel's absence.

    Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remaining in Kansas City

    Pennel is re-signing with the Chiefs on a one-year deal, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Pennel signed on with the eventual Super Bowl Champions in Week 8 of the 2019 season, notching 24 tackles (13 solo) during the second half of the season. A rotational lineman, he could see increased reps next season as he becomes more acclimated with the Chiefs' defensive schemes.

    Published: Tue, Mar 24 at 7:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes 24 tackles in 2019

    Pennel notched 24 tackles (13 solo) across eight regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2019.

    Analysis: Pennel also made seven tackles in three postseason appearances. The 28-year-old joined Kansas City in Week 8 of the regular season after spending time with New England during training camp, and he immediately slotted into a rotational role at defensive tackle. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

    Published: Fri, Feb 21 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1@LAC,
L 21-27
1----2.50
2PHI,
L 17-20
-----0.50
3@NYG,
W 22-9
2----2.00
4BAL,
W 37-20
-----1.50
5@JAX,
L 28-31
-----1.00
6DET,
W 30-17
1----1.50
7LV,
W 31-0
-----0.50
8WAS,
W 28-7
-----0.00
9@BUF,
L 21-28
-----1.50
10Bye-----0.00
11@DEN,
L 19-22
-----0.00
12IND,
W 23-20
1----1.00
13@DAL,
L 28-31
-----0.00
14HOU,
L 10-20
-----0.00
15LAC,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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16@TEN,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
-----0.00
17DEN,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
-----0.00
18@LV,
TBDGet Tickets
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