On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals added a veteran defensive tackle to the practice squad. They don't plan to keep the two-time Super Bowl champ there for long.

Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Bengals signed former Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel to the practice squad and plan to eventually add him to the 53-man roster this season.

Sources: The #Bengals are signing former #Chiefs DT Mike Pennel.

The plan is to start Pennel - a 2x Super Bowl champ- on the practice squad, and then get elevated early in the season. Another veteran addition to Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/nKOciW7bv9 — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) September 1, 2025

The 34-year-old defensive tackle was released by the Chiefs when they trimmed the roster to 53 players.

The Chiefs believed P

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