Overview
- Kansas City announced the deal Wednesday, bringing the 12-year veteran back for a third stint before Week 9.
- Pennel was released by Cincinnati on Tuesday as the Bengals also placed LB Shaka Heyward (fibula) and C Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve.
- He appeared in eight games for the Bengals this season, logging 15 tackles and about a quarter of the defensive snaps.
- Chris Jones had recently urged a reunion, praising Pennel’s value in the locker room and on the interior of the defensive line.
- Multiple reports say Pennel requested his release from Cincinnati, clearing the way for Kansas City to add proven run-defense depth.