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• Let’s Argue: There is little to complain about

In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world. The Chiefs’ defense has a lower ceiling in 2025 I actually believe the opposite. With the losses of Justin Reid, Turk Wharton and Mike Pennel, it’s clear general […]...2025
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• Bengals News: (9/2): More help in the trenches

Bengals News Bengals Announce 2025 Team Captains The leaders of your 2025 Bengals are set. Bengals add defensive line depth with signing of veteran Mike Pennel The Bengals again have tapped in to the veteran free agent market. This time, they land a two-time Super Bowl Champion. Al Golden prepares for regular-season debut as Bengals […]...2025
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• Mike Pennel signs with the Bengals

According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel has been signed to the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad. Pennel, 34, was a surprise release during the team’s final roster cutdown on Tuesday. It was initially assumed that this was the first move in a maneuver that would put […]...2025
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• Brett Veach gives clarity on wide receivers, release of Mike Pennel

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach met with a group of local reporters on Thursday morning, covering a variety of topics related to this week’s Chiefs news. While it surprised many observers that Kansas City retained eight wide receivers when it reduced its roster to 53 players on Tuesday, those who suspected that it […]...2025
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• 8 things that matter in the Chiefs’ initial depth chart

Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Kansas City has released its first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. The Kansas City Chiefs will begin the preseason on Saturday, August 9, facing the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. As part of its weekly release, the team published its first unofficial depth chart of the season. Remember: the depth chart is unofficial — ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs third in preseason power rankings

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, July 31 The latest NFL power rankings: Preseason starts with challengers eyeing Eagles | USA Today 3. Kansas City Chiefs (4): With G Trey Smith and DE George Karlaftis extended, the only piece of semi-pressing team business remaining is a new deal for All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie − and that may have to wait. Resolution on WR Rashee R...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs third in preseason power rankings
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• Monday training camp notebook: Matt Nagy shares notes on Patrick Mahomes, Josh Simmons

Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After Kansas City’s sixth training camp practice, Nagy made his initial media appearance of the summer. On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ offensive coordinator Matt Nagy held his first press conference of training camp. Throughout the media session, Nagy shared notes on several different Chiefs players, including quarterback Patrick ...2025
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• Chiefs 53-man roster projection 1.0

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Kansas City’s training camp is underway in St. Joseph. Right now, here’s how we see late August’s 53-man roster. The Kansas City Chiefs will hold their first training camp practice Tuesday morning, with four full-team workouts scheduled from Tuesday to Friday. The Chiefs have their first off day on Saturday. As we repeat annually, while we always try to ...2025
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• Looking at the Chiefs’ roster depth ahead of the NFL draft

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Kansas City may well already have the Week One starting lineup in house, but some long-term needs will drive this weekend’s decisions. The 2025 NFL Draft will kick off from Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 24, with Round 1. The second and third rounds will take place on Friday night, with the fourth through seventh rounds set for Saturday. The Kansas C...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs and Eagles meeting again in the Super Bowl wouldn’t be surprising

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, April 18 The latest 2025 NFL Draft comps for top-100 prospects: Best pro matches for Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and others | CBS Sports 24. IOL Tyler Booker —> Trey Smith Talent evaluators had to trust the film on Trey Smith coming into the NFL Draft because he had been dealing with an injury. Tyler Booker is a trust t...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Don’t expect the Chiefs to draft a left tackle in the first round

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, April 12 The latest Chiefs and the ‘The Beast’: Left tackles, pass rushers and a Travis Kelce understudy? | The Athletic Don’t expect the Chiefs to draft a left tackle prospect in the first round We have to remember that one of the wildest statistics of the Chiefs’ dynasty is this: They have started a different left tackle in each of t...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce buys mansion to donate for homeless youth

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, April 4. The latest Travis Kelce Found Awesome Way to Repurpose Old Multimillion Dollar Home | SI.com The future hall of fame Kansas City Chiefs tight end has made a generous multi-million dollar donation to the local Kansas City community. Kelce purchased a $3.3 million dollar house and plans to turn the home into a transiti...2025
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• Adding up the Chiefs’ key moves as the 2025 league year begins

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images With the new league underway, let’s recount what Brett Veach and his team have done to this point. At 3 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Wednesday, the NFL’s 2025 league year began. This means that all of the Kansas City Chiefs’ work within the “legal tampering period” over the last two and half days can now become official. As this critical juncture comes to pass,...2025
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• AP Premier: Joe Thuney is a Bear – now, what about the Chiefs’ free agents?

What is Arrowhead Pride Premier? Arrowhead Pride Premier is our tri-weekly newsletter, one that provides analysis and exclusive insights directly from Arrowhead Stadium, delivered straight to your inbox. Below is a preview of the latest edition. Click here for the last preview. The Chiefs enter free agency By Pete Sweeney Wednesday morning brought breaking news: the Kansas City Chiefs sent starti...2025
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• Selecting the 2024 All Ex-Jets Team

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Sam Darnold heads the ex-Jets of 2024 Over the past few seasons, we’ve been putting together a team of ex-Jets based on how they had performed with their new teams during the year. Last month we recapped how ex-Jets fared during the 2024 season, so let’s now attempt to put together an all-former Jets team for 2024. Quarterback - Sam Darnold Darnold had o...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce buys mansion to donate for homeless youth
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs graded well for offseason work so far

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, March 15 The latest 2024 free agency grades for all 32 teams | PFF KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Released: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling Franchise-tagged: CB L’Jarius Sneed Re-signed: LB Drue Tranquill (three years, $19M) Re-signed: DI Chris Jones (five years, $158.75M) Signed: TE Irv Smith Jr. (one year, $1.3M) Re-signed: S Deon Bush (on...2024
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"The Chiefs have a good run-stopping defensive line, and this week will be massive for players like Chris Jones, Mike Pennel, George Karlaftis, Charles Omenihu, Mike Danna and Tershawn Wharton."

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"Linebacker Leo Chenal appeared to rip the ball loose, with the help of defensive tackle Mike Pennel."

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"We have activated Practice Squad players RB Keaontay Ingram and NT Mike Pennel via Standard Elevation: We have waived DT Matt Dickerson."

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"Bears defensive lineman Mike Pennel Jr."

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"Safety Jordan Lucas and defensive lineman Mike Pennell both landed on the list."

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"The Chiefs will be without reserve defensive lineman Mike Pennel for the first two games of the season because of an NFL suspension."

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"The New York Jets have declined contract options on safety Terrence Brooks, defensive tackle Mike Pennel and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis "

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"Depth Chart (via Roster Resource) Pending Free Agents: David Bass, LB Freddie Bishop, LB (ERFA) Terrence Brooks, S Bruce Carter, LB Chandler Catanzaro, K Morris Claiborne, CB Xavier Cooper, DE (RFA) Demario Davis, LB Dakota Dozier, G Kony Ealy, DE Quincy Enunwa, WR (RFA) Chris Gragg, TE Jonotthan Harrison, C Wesley Johnson, C Chris King, WR (ERFA) Josh McCown, QB Doug Middleton, S (ERFA) Rontez Miles, S (RFA) Mike Pennel, DT Brent Qvale, T (RFA) Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE Julian Stanford, LB Neal Sterling, TE (RFA) Ed Stinson, DE Lawrence Thomas, DE (ERFA) Eric Tomlinson, TE (ERFA) Top 10 Cap Hits for 2018: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE: $20,000,000 Kelvin Beachum, T: $9,500,000 Buster Skrine, CB: $8,500,000 Brian Winters, G: $7,000,000 James"

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"Packers release DT Mike Pennel"

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"Packers defensive tackle Mike Pennel will be suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season."

2015
"Young DL Mike Pennel increasing his value on defense"

2014
"To replace Raji, Green Bay can look to undrafted rookie Mike Pennel who had 36 total tackles and three sacks in his final season at Colorado State University-Pueblo."

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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs third in preseason power rankings
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• Mike Pennel values his leadership role in the Chiefs’ defensive line

Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images Kansas City’s veteran defensive tackle recognizes the responsibility he carries for the team’s younger players. The Kansas City Chiefs’ veteran defensive tackle Mike Pennel has worn many jerseys in his NFL journey, but none have felt quite like the one he wears in Kansas City. Now entering his fifth season in the red and gold, the seasoned lineman is...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs still need to fix their interior defensive line

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Friday, May 9 The latest Baltimore Ravens Named Biggest Threat to Kansas Chiefs’ AFC Crown | SI As such, the question everyone has been asking is who will, or even who can, knock the Chiefs off their throne. The crew of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” debated that topic once again recently, with two analysts landing on the Baltimore Ra...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Chiefs and Eagles meeting again in the Super Bowl wouldn’t be surprising
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• Could Kentucky DT Deone Walker help solidify the Chiefs' defensive line?

Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The big defensive tackle would bring plenty of potential to Kansas City. In the 2025 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking to add defensive line talent — and on Day 2, they could be considering Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker. Background A four-star college recruit out of Detroit’s Cass Technical, Walker chose Kent...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Don’t expect the Chiefs to draft a left tackle in the first round
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• South Carolina’s T.J. Sanders can bring explosiveness to Chiefs’ defensive line

Jeff Blake-Imagn Images The idea of Sanders playing next to Chris Jones could be intriguing to the Chiefs. The Kansas City Chiefs need bodies in their defensive line room. At defensive tackle, the Chiefs only have two proven options on the roster: soon-to-be 34-year-old Mike Pennel at nose tackle and Chris Jones. The Chiefs have more continuity at defensive end with Charles Omenihu, Georg...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce buys mansion to donate for homeless youth
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes behind Peyton Manning in all-time QB list

Raj Mehta-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Tuesday, March 25 The latest Ranking the greatest quarterbacks of all-time: Here’s where Aaron Rodgers currently ranks on the list | CBS Sports 7. Patrick Mahomes One of just two active players on this list, Mahomes is more than deserving of his top-10 position. The 29-year-old is already a two-time league and three-time Super Bowl MVP. He has ...2025
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• A Chiefs defensive tackle prospect for each draft round where they’ll pick

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Let’s look at some interior defenders Kansas City could take in the draft. The Kansas City Chiefs had some good players along the defensive interior in 2024. But with Tershawn Wharton, Derrick Nnadi and Mike Pennel all set to become free agents, it could be hard for Kansas City to retain all three. The Chiefs would probably like to add some juice to the...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Xavier Worthy tipped to make the leap in 2025

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Saturday, February 22 The latest 2025 NFL offseason: Projecting bold moves in free agency, draft | ESPN Kansas City Chiefs Cut tight end Travis Kelce This would be a very unpopular move, but Kelce’s contract is set up as an easy way for the Chiefs to gain cap space for 2025. According to Roster Management System, cutting Kelce would cost ...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Seven men charged with burglary of Chiefs players’ homes

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, February 20 The latest Seven men charged for alleged roles in robberies targeting Mahomes, Kelce, other athletes’ homes | The Athletic The individuals — Pablo Zuniga Cartes, Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, Bastian Jimenez Freraut, Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, Bastian Orellano Morales, Alexander Huiaguil Chavez, ...2025
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• The Linc - “Eagles fans outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans. And it’s not even close.”

Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/8/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... As of Friday night, Eagles fans dramatically outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans - PFTIt’s a very unscientific, eyeballs-based assessment. As of Friday night, it’s not even close. Based on what I saw at dinner on Friday night and during the on...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Travis Kelce buys mansion to donate for homeless youth
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• Oregon DT Derrick Harmon would have a very high ceiling for the Chiefs

Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images There’s a lot to like about this athletic, disruptive player. Draft season has arrived! Let’s begin our evaluations of 2025 prospects by considering one of the Kansas City Chiefs’ biggest needs: defensive tackle. With Tershawn Wharton and Derrick Nnadi leaving in free agency, Chris Jones entering his 30s and Mike Pennel being only a short-term solution, Kansas...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Patrick Mahomes behind Peyton Manning in all-time QB list
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• Arrowheadlines: Seven men charged with burglary of Chiefs players’ homes
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• The Linc - “Eagles fans outnumber Chiefs fans in New Orleans. And it’s not even close.”
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• The challenge of Saquon Barkley and the Eagles offensive line

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The best running back in the NFL runs behind the best offensive line. What can the Chiefs expect on Sunday? On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super LIX from New Orleans. The game will feature a rematch of Super Bowl LVII when the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles 38-35 in one of the best games in recent memory. While t...2025
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• Chiefs, Eagles X-Factors for 2025 Super Bowl

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Under-the-radar players who can make or break the Super Bowl for the Chiefs and Eagles. All NFL games are about matchups, but Super Bowls are even more so. There’s no more time to get the wrong things right, and the bad things better. You have the players and coaches to have, and you have to array it all to the best possible result. Every play means a lot, and...2025
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• Chiefs’ defense steps up in big spots against the Bills

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Steve Spagnuolo’s unit made critical stops in the game's most significant moments. The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 to win the AFC Championship game on Sunday night. The game was full of drama from start to finish, and many plays likely led to the game's slim three-point margin. The Chiefs' defense didn’t play perfectly, but they stood t...2025
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• Chiefs-Bills snap counts: Hollywood Brown plays more than DeAndre Hopkins

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images How did Kansas City use its players in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game? On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs won their third consecutive AFC Championship, beating the Buffalo Bills 32-29, becoming the first team in NFL history to win back-to-back titles and then reach the Super Bowl in an attempt to three-peat. Let’s look at how the Chiefs used their players ...2025
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• Packers’ running game gets off to solid start
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• Final score: Chiefs triumph 25-22 in overtime, win Super Bowl LVIII

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Kansas City defeats San Francisco in overtime for second straight Super Bowl victory. On Sunday night, the Kansas City Chiefs officially became a dynasty by collecting their third NFL championship in five seasons with a 25-22 overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It was the first time a team had ...2024
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• PFF projects Chiefs’ starting rosters for 2025

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images How does the football analytics site see Kansas City’s starting lineup playing out this season? On Monday, the football analytics site Pro Football Focus published projected 2025 starting rosters for all 32 NFL teams — including the Kansas City Chiefs. Written by Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick, the article lists 12 players for each unit on every team. ...2025
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• Chiefs’ initial 53-man roster for 2024 revealed after cuts

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Instant analysis of Kansas City’s initial 53-man roster. The Kansas City Chiefs have made their cuts to get the team’s active roster down to 53 players before the NFL’s deadline. It is important to remember that this may not be the exact Chiefs roster that begins the season against the Baltimore Ravens a week from Thursday. Some players will be removed duri...2024
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• 10 Biggest Questions: Do the Chiefs have enough depth at defensive tackle?

Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images In 2024, Kansas City is bringing back its defensive interior — and aside from Chris Jones, that’s not saying much. Heading into the Kansas City Chiefs’ season, I’m continuing my “10 Biggest Questions” series. In this installment, let’s look at the team’s depth on the defensive interior. Does the headline of this article look famili...2024
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• Arrowheadlines: The Chiefs continue to be linked to wide receivers

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, March 14 The latest Mike Williams and Marquise Brown to the Chiefs? Drue Tranquill wants new receivers for Mahomes | Marca The two players Tranquill mentioned were Mike Williams and Marquise Brown. Williams recently joined Brown on the free agent market, having been released by the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. Both re...2024
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