Bengals Shake Up Roster: Surprising Release of Mike Pennel and Mysterious Injuries Spark Questions
It caught me off guard when the Bengals dropped defensive tackle Mike Pennel this Tuesday — a seasoned veteran with a dozen years under his belt. Now 34, Pennel was no stranger on the field, contributing across eight games with 133 defensive snaps and 41 special teams plays, amassing 15 tackles along the way. His journey, spanning six franchises and 146 games (25 starts), tallies up to 246 tackles and five sacks — a stockpile of experience you don’t see every day. Alongside this roster shakeup, the Bengals also sidelined linebacker Shaka Heyward and center Matt Lee with injuries, altering their lineup dynamics. Heyward, a special teams stalwart, clocked 130 snaps there plus a handful on defense over eight games, notching 10 tackles, while Lee took part in five games with 16 special teams snaps. These moves hint at ongoing adjustments as the Bengals recalibrate for the battles ahead. LEARN MORE.
The Bengals released defensive tackle Mike Pennel, the team announced on Tuesday.
Pennel, 34, played in eight games for the Bengals, seeing action on 133 defensive snaps and 41 on special teams. He has 15 tackles.
The 12-year veteran has played for six teams, appearing in 146 games with 25 starts. He has totaled 246 tackles and five sacks.
The Bengals also announced they placed linebacker Shaka Heyward (fibula) and center Matt Lee (knee) on injured reserve.
Heyward is a core special teams player who saw action on 130 special teams snaps and seven on defense in eight games. He totaled 10 tackles.
Lee played five games, seeing action on 16 special teams snaps.
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