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ESPN deleted a June 18 report linking NFL defensive lineman Mike Pennel to a Dominican Republic death investigation after acknowledging errors; Pennel’s representatives provided travel and financial records showing he wasn’t in the Dominican Republic at the time, and ESPN posted an update saying Pennel had nothing to do with the case.
An ESPN report ties free-agent NFL defensive lineman Mike Pennel to Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche, the woman whose body was found on land Pennel once owned in the Dominican Republic. Guzmán Roche had been missing since September 2021 and was discovered in January 2026 after the new property owner excavated. Pennel and his attorney had previously denied knowing her, but ESPN cites interviews and police records indicating they spent significant time together in the Dominican Republic. Pennel’s NFL career includes stints with the Packers, Jets, Chiefs, Falcons, Bears, and Bengals, and he won two Super Bowls with Kansas City.
The Kansas City Chiefs have officially re-signed defensive tackle Mike Pennel, releasing Malik Herring to make room on the roster. Pennel, 34, was previously released before the season and had a brief stint with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs traded for Derrick Nnadi, leading to Pennel's release, but he has now rejoined the team, bringing experience from four Super Bowl appearances.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike Pennel highlighted the importance of their upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills, emphasizing the challenges posed by the Bills' strong run game and quarterback Josh Allen's mobility. Pennel stressed the need for disciplined defense to counter Buffalo's attack, as the Chiefs aim to solidify their standings and prepare for a potential playoff rival. He expressed readiness and anticipation for the high-stakes matchup.