Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 14, 2022
Bears bring back DT Mike Pennel, cut DE Jeremiah Attoachu
Mike Pennel was with the Bears last summer before going on Injured Reserve.The Bears added veteran nose tackle Mike Pennel on Monday and made room for him by cutting defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu.
Pennel, 31, has played eight seasons and appeared in 10 games for the Falcons last season. He started seven games for the Jets in 2018, but has been a full-time reserve since.
He was with the Bears last summer, but went on Injured Reserve and was cut before the season started.
He signed in time for the team’s mandatory minicamp, which runs Tuesday through Thursday before an extended break ahead of training camp.
