MIKE PENNEL NEWS

Good to go for Week 18 Pennel (hamstring) carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact 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).

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Pennel on Chris Jones: 'Being on the Field with Him Makes my Job a lot Easier' | Press Conference 11/15 Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel addressed the media on Friday ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Mike Pennel's Forced Fumble Lands in Drue Tranquill's Lap for Key Takeaway Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel's forced fumble vs. Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew lands in linebacker Drue T...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Mike Pennel: 'There Are No Shortcuts, There Are No Days Off' | Press Conference 8/4 Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel addressed the media following training camp practice.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs Re-Sign Safety Deon Bush and Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel The Chiefs made a handful of moves on Wednesday

MARCH 14, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Report: Chiefs to re-sign veteran DL Mike Pennel The Kansas City #Chiefs are expected to re-sign veteran defensive lineman Mike Pennel.

MARCH 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Staying in Kansas City The Chiefs re-signed Pennel to a one-year-deal Wednesday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports

Impact Pennel will stay in Kansas City after spending the majority of last season on their practice squad. The 32-year-old should compete for a spot as a reserve defender after compiling four tackles (two solo) across three appearances a season ago.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for free agency Pennel tallied one tackle in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18, and ended the season with 26 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 17 games played.

Impact Pennel played about 20 snaps per game in a rotational role, and his tackle total is right in line with the production he's posted in most of his nine-year career. He's only had more than 29 tackles once in his career, and that was when he had 35 with the Jets in 2017. He should find a depth role next year, as he's now an unrestricted free agent.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bears lose to Eagles, but defense raises reasons for optimism

The Bears couldn't beat the NFL's best team, but they did force three turnovers from the vaunted Eagles offense. Chicago's defense is trendi...

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Kyler Gordon recovers fumble forced by Mike Pennel Jr. Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr. knocks the ball out of Miles Sanders' arms from behind, where it's recovered by cornerback Kyler Gor...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Bears learn a better way to use QB Justin Fields

The Chicago Bears switched up how they had been using Justin Fields and had him carry like a running back while passing out of a moving pocket, and the end result was a 33-14 victo...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mike Pennel Jr. recovers Aaron Rodgers fumble Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers fumbles the ball at the Chicago 33, where it's recovered by Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Heading back to Chicago Pennel signed a contract with the Bears on Monday, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pennel previously signed a one-year contract with the Bears in June 2021 but was released with an injury settlement after landing on the team's injured reserve just before the regular season. The 31-year-old nose tackle wound up signing a one-year contract with Atlanta and registered 21 tackles over 10 games as a rotational defensive lineman. Pennel should provide much-needed depth along Chicago's interior defensive line following the loss of veterans Akiem Hicks and Bilal Nichols in free agency.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons place CB Oliver, punter Nizialek on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons have placed cornerback Isaiah Oliver and punter Cameron Nizialek on injured reserve

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are looking to regroup after being held to two field goals in their 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles to open the season

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Impact 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).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Packers defensive tackle Mike Pennel signs with Bears Former Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel is returning to the NFC North. According to Pennel's agent Andy...

JUNE 20, 2021 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM

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

Impact 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.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs search in NFL draft for more help protecting Mahomes

After the Chiefs were routed by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl, they began rebuilding a porous offensive line in free agency and now will try to finish off the work in the NFL draft

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Well-rested Chiefs get back to work with Browns on horizon

The Kansas City Chiefs had to wait until the very last of the six wild-card games played over the weekend to find out who the reigning Super Bowl champions would play in the divisi...

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS