The Cincinnati Bengals‘ recent defeat to the New York Jets on Sunday has sparked a series of roster decisions, notably the release of defensive tackle Mike Pennel on Tuesday. Pennel, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Kansas City Chiefs and a former teammate of Patrick Mahomes under the tutelage of coach Andy Reid, saw his tenure with the Bengals come to an end.

In an official statement on their website, the Bengals announced, “Released DT Mike Pennel. Pennel, an 11th-year player, appeared in eight games for the Bengals this season,” highlighting his significant experience, though his stint with Cincinnati was marked by modest performance outcomes in comparison to his championship runs with the Chiefs.

Over the course of those eight games, Pennel’s statistics were relatively subdued

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