In his appearance before the press following the team’s practice on Monday morning, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo let it drop that defensive tackle Mike Pennel will serve an NFL suspension to start the season.
Spagnuolo didn’t reveal the reason for the suspension — or how long it will last.
Pennel was released by the Green Bay Packers after the 2016 season, after having served two four-game suspensions — one to begin the season, and another to end it. Both were for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy. After two seasons with the New York Jets, Pennel came to the Chiefs last season, gaining an immediate reputation as a solid player against the run.