Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo revealed a potential suspension to start the year for defensive tackle Mike Pennel. At the moment, we don’t know the full details, including the length of the suspension.
Even if the suspension is only one game, this would be a big blow to the Chiefs’ defensive line rotation. Pennel was a key contributor in the Chiefs’ turnaround — particularly in run defense. With that in mind, let’s focus on the run-stuffing aspect of the current Chiefs defensive tackles and who can shoulder the load.