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Kansas City Chiefs Re-Sign Veteran Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel for 2025 Season

The move bolsters the Chiefs' defensive line and provides flexibility heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jul 22, 2024; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel Jr. (69) gestures to fans while walking from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Mike Pennel, a 33-year-old veteran defensive tackle, has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2025 season.
  • Pennel played a key rotational role during the Chiefs' 2023 and 2024 seasons, including their 2024 Super Bowl victory.
  • In 2024, Pennel appeared in all 17 regular season games and three playoff games, contributing on 30% of the team's defensive snaps.
  • Known for his early-down run-stopping ability, Pennel will continue to rotate alongside All-Pro Chris Jones on the defensive line.
  • The re-signing of Pennel, along with the addition of Jerry Tillery earlier in the offseason, allows the Chiefs to approach the 2025 NFL Draft without a pressing need on the defensive interior.