Professional career
Green Bay Packers
After going unselected in the 2014 NFL draft, Pennel signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 12, 2014. [4] Pennel joined Jayrone Elliott as undrafted players to make the Packers' roster. During his rookie season in 2014, Pennel made 13 game appearances with 8 tackles.
In 2015, Pennel appeared in all 16 games with 5 starts, recording 24 tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. [5]
On February 19, 2016, Pennel was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season due to violating the league's substance abuse policy. [6] Pennel was then suspended for the final four games of the season for again violating the league's substance abuse policy. [7] In the 2016 season, Pennel finished with seven tackles and a pass defended. [8]
On January 9, 2017, Pennel was released by the Packers. [9]
New York Jets
On February 6, 2017, Pennel was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets. [10] He re-signed with the Jets on March 16. [11] He played in all 16 games in 2017, recording a career-high 35 tackles.
On March 16, 2018, Pennel signed a three-year contract with the Jets. [12]
On February 19, 2019, the Jets declined the option on Pennel's contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year. [13]
New England Patriots
On March 14, 2019, Pennel signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots. [14] On August 26, Pennel was released by the Patriots. [15]
Chicago Bears (first stint)
On June 18, 2021, Pennel signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. [22] On August 24, he was placed on injured reserve and released from the Bears on August 31. [23]
Chicago Bears (second stint)
On June 13, 2022, Pennel signed with the Bears. [26] He was released on September 9 from the 53-man roster, and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. [27] [28] Dieter Eiselen was promoted to the active roster in his place. On September 12, in a flurry of moves, Pennel was promoted to the active roster. [29] In Week 6 against the Patriots, he was ejected for delivering a blind-sided block that concussed center David Andrews. [30] Pennel appeared in all 17 games for the Bears, where he recorded 26 total tackles and one forced fumble.
Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)
On October 24, 2023, Pennel was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad. [31] Pennel helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LVIII, where they defeated the 49ers 25–22 which gave Pennel his second Super Bowl ring. [32] Pennel had six tackles in the game and was instrumental in limiting the effectiveness of the 49ers' running game in the second half. [33]
On March 13, 2024, Pennel re-signed with the Chiefs. [34]
On March 24, 2025, Pennel re-signed with the Chiefs on a one-year contract. [35] On August 26, he was released as part of final roster cuts. [36]
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