Mike Pennel

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Chiefs, DT Age: 32-332d Exp: 9 Years
Undrafted: 2014, Packers College: Colorado State-Pueblo Agent(s): 1 of 1 Agency

 
  • Current Contract

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $1,210,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $1,210,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,210,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,210,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2025 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash Cash AAV
    2024 Contract details by year 33 $1,210,000 $985,000 - $1,210,000($1,210,000) $1,210,000
    Pre-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $985,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $985,000 Post-6/1 Release 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $985,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2024 Dead Cap: $0 2025 Dead Cap: $0 2024 Cap Savings: $985,000
    2025 Free Agent Year 34 UFA  
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Previous Contracts

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    2023-2023Practice Squad

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $370,800 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $370,800. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $370,800
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $370,800
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 0 /

    2022-2022

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $1,120,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $1,120,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,120,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,120,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2023 / UFA

    2021-2021

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $1,075,000 contract with the Chicago Bears, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,075,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2021-2021

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $1,075,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $1,075,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,075,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $1,075,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2021-2021Practice Squad

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $238,000 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including an average annual salary of $238,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $238,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $238,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 0 /

    2020-2020

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $1,047,500 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including a $137,500 signing bonus, $887,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,047,500. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $1,047,500
    Signing Bonus $137,500
    Average Salary $1,047,500
    Total Guarantees $887,500
    Guaranteed at Signing $887,500
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2019-2020

    Mike Pennel signed a 2 year, $5,000,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including a $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,500,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $5,000,000
    Signing Bonus $500,000
    Average Salary $2,500,000
    Total Guarantees $500,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $500,000
    Free Agent: 2021 / UFA

    2019-2019

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $805,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including an average annual salary of $805,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $805,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $805,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA

    2018-2021

    Mike Pennel signed a 3 year, $10,500,000 contract with the New York Jets, including a $2,500,000 signing bonus, $4,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $10,500,000
    Signing Bonus $2,500,000
    Average Salary $3,500,000
    Total Guarantees $4,500,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $4,500,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA

    2017-2017

    Mike Pennel signed a 1 year, $990,000 contract with the New York Jets, including an average annual salary of $990,000. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 1 yr(s) / $990,000
    Signing Bonus -
    Average Salary $990,000
    Total Guarantees -
    Guaranteed at Signing -
    Free Agent: 2018 / UFA

    2014-2016

    Mike Pennel signed a 3 year, $1,533,500 contract with the Green Bay Packers, including a $3,500 signing bonus, $3,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $511,167. In 2024, Pennel will earn a base salary of $1,210,000, while carrying a cap hit of $985,000.
    Contract: 3 yr(s) / $1,533,500
    Signing Bonus $3,500
    Average Salary $511,167
    Total Guarantees $3,500
    Guaranteed at Signing $3,500
    Free Agent: 2017 / RFA
  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Earnings
    2014 Player Cash Earnings $420,000 $3,276 - - - - $86,028 $509,304
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $510,000 - - - - - $100,161 $610,161
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $317,372 - - - - - - $317,372
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $690,000 - $250,000 $50,000 - - - $990,000
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $1,500,000 $2,500,000 $500,000 - - - - $4,500,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings - - - $100,000 - - - $100,000
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $473,529 - - - - - - $473,529
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $802,941 $121,323 - - - - $176,631 $1,100,895
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $42,000 - - - - - - $42,000
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $836,111 - - - - - - $836,111
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $1,057,774 - - - - - - $1,057,774
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $15,400 - - - - - - $15,400
    2022 Player Cash Earnings $62,222 - - - - - - $62,222
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $226,600 - - - - - - $226,600
    2023 Player Cash Earnings $129,444 - - - - - - $129,444
    9 seasons $7,083,393 $2,624,599 $750,000 $150,000 - - $362,820 $10,970,812
    2024 Player Cash Earnings $1,210,000 - - - - - - $1,210,000
    $8,293,393 $2,624,599 $750,000 $150,000 - - $362,820 $12,180,812
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,247,372 $3,276 - - - - $186,189 $1,436,837
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $2,190,000 $2,500,000 $750,000 $50,000 - - - $5,490,000
    1 seasons Player Cash Earnings - - - $100,000 - - - $100,000
    4 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,632,514 $121,323 - - - - $176,631 $1,930,468
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $878,111 - - - - - - $878,111
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,135,396 - - - - - - $1,135,396
  • Fines

    • Player contract details by year 10/28/2022, $6,222

      Blindside block against David Andrews (NE)


    • Player contract details by year 08/25/2020, 2 games, $123,235

      PED


    • Player contract details by year 12/07/2016, 4 games, $141,451

      Substance Abuse


    • Player contract details by year 02/19/2016, 4 games, $141,451

      Substance abuse


    • TOTAL: $412,359

  • Transactions

    Mar 13 2024Signed a 1 year $1.21 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
    Oct 24 2023Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City (KC)
    Oct 28 2022Fined $6,222 Blindside block against David Andrews (NE)
    Sep 12 2022Signed to the active roster by Chicago (CHI)
    Sep 11 2022Signed to the practice squad by Chicago (CHI)
    Sep 9 2022Released by Chicago (CHI)
    Jun 13 2022Signed a contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Oct 5 2021Signed to the active roster by Atlanta (ATL)
    Sep 15 2021Signed to the practice squad by Atlanta (ATL)
    Aug 31 2021Released by Chicago (CHI)
    Jun 17 2021Signed a 1 year contract with Chicago (CHI)
    Aug 25 2020Suspended 2 games for violating the league's PED policy, forfeiting $123,235 in 2020 salary with Kansas City (KC)
    Mar 24 2020Signed a 1 year $1.0475 million contract with Kansas City (KC)
    Oct 19 2019Signed a contract with Kansas City (KC)
    Aug 26 2019Released by New England (NE)
    Mar 14 2019Signed a 2 year $5 million contract with New England (NE)
    Feb 19 2019New York (NYJ) declined a $2.25M option for 2019, clearing $1.6M of cap
    Mar 16 2018Signed a 3 year $10.5 million contract with New York (NYJ)
    Mar 16 2017Signed a 1 year $990,000 contract with New York (NYJ)
    Feb 6 2017Claimed off waivers by New York (NYJ)
    Jan 10 2017Waived by Green Bay (GB)
    Dec 7 2016Suspended 4 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy (2nd offense), forfeiting $141,451 in 2016 salary with Green Bay (GB)
    Feb 19 2016Suspended 4 games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, forfeiting $141,451 in 2016 salary with Green Bay (GB)
    May 12 2014Signed a 3 year $1.5335 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • 2024 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Mike Pennel ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sacks Tackles Solo Tackles Ast Tackles FF INT
    2023 KC 3 3 45 4.7 4 2 2
    2022 CHI 17 17 2 365 35.9 26 16 10 1
    2021 ATL 10 10 250 21.5 20 9 11
    2020 KC 14 14 1 320 31.8 29 13 16
    2019 KC 8 8 156 13.9 1 24 13 11
    2018 NYJ 16 16 7 359 32.0 27 16 11
    2017 NYJ 16 16 3 305 27.3 35 20 15
    2016 GB 11 8 103 10.0 7 5 2
    2015 GB 16 16 5 287 27.3 1 25 16 9 1
    2014 GB 14 13 171 15.6 8 7 1
    Totals 125 121 18 2,361 - 2 205 117 88 2 0