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Bengals Add Two-Time Champion Mike Pennel to Practice Squad

Cincinnati targets run-defense help under new coordinator Al Golden by bringing in a veteran interior lineman.

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 9: A Kansas City Chiefs helmet is seen on the sidelines during the pregame warmups before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 9, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images)
Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. (69) makes a tackle on Buffalo Bills running back Ty Johnson (26) during the second half in the AFC Championship game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Bengals announced the signing of the 34-year-old defensive tackle to their practice squad on September 1.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the practice-squad deal includes the possibility of short-term elevations to the 53-man roster.
  • Kansas City released Pennel during final roster cuts last week after re-signing him in March, following moves that included reacquiring Derrick Nnadi.
  • Pennel appeared in 17 games with seven starts for the Chiefs in 2024, recording 25 tackles, a career-high three sacks and a forced fumble, and he owns two Super Bowl rings with Kansas City.
  • He enters a defensive-line rotation with B.J. Hill, free-agent addition T.J. Slaton and 2024 draftees Kris Jenkins and McKinnley Jackson, with ample cap space giving Cincinnati flexibility on promotions.