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Chiefs Re-sign Mike Pennel, Waive Malik Herring

10/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Mike Pennel, the Chiefs' defensive tackle, re-signs on Oct. 29, 2025, his third stint.
To make room for Pennel, the Chiefs waived Malik Herring.
Pennel, 34, contributed to the Chiefs' Super Bowl victories in 2019 and 2023.
The signing bolsters the Chiefs' defensive line after a season-ending injury to rookie tackle Omarr Norman-Lott.
The Chiefs will face the Buffalo Bills in their next game.

History

Historical Context

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV on February 2, 2020, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20, marking their first championship in 50 years. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, named MVP, led a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter. This victory ended a long championship drought and solidified the Chiefs' status as a competitive force in the NFL.

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Story summary

Mike Pennel, the Chiefs' defensive tackle, re-signs on Oct. 29, 2025, his third stint.
To make room for Pennel, the Chiefs waived Malik Herring.
Pennel, 34, contributed to the Chiefs' Super Bowl victories in 2019 and 2023.
The signing bolsters the Chiefs' defensive line after a season-ending injury to rookie tackle Omarr Norman-Lott.
The Chiefs will face the Buffalo Bills in their next game.

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