Overview
- Pennel, a two-time Super Bowl winner with Kansas City, was officially released by the Bengals on Tuesday after appearing in eight games this season.
- The move follows reports that he asked Cincinnati for his release and became an immediate free agent not subject to waivers.
- Jordan Schultz reports the Chiefs will host Pennel today, and multiple outlets say an agreement is expected if he passes his physical.
- Chris Jones publicly pushed for Pennel’s return, praising his locker-room presence as Kansas City seeks interior depth and run-defense help.
- The Bengals also placed linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula) and center Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve as Week 9 approaches.