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Top Michael Danna News
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Mike Danna: Released by Kansas City
The Chiefs released Danna on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The move clears $8.94 million in cap space for Kansas City, as Danna had one year remaining on a three-year, $24 million deal. Danna was a fifth-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2020 NFL Draft and appeared in 87 regular-season games through six seasons, making 49 starts. Across those contests, Danna racked up 194 tackles (96 solo), including 21.5 sacks, six forced fumbles and six pass breakups, along with one interception. He won a pair of Super Bowls with the team but will now be on the lookout for a new landing spot.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Disappointing down year
Danna ended the 2025 season with 25 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and added one interception over 15 games.
Danna ended up playing in two more games than in the 2024 regular season, yet he ended with 2.5 fewer sacks and 16 fewer tackles. This is likely because Danna was playing more snaps in 2024, as the 2025 Chiefs defense saw more rotational play from rookie Ashton Gillotte. If Danna cannot increase his impact in 2026, he may lose the starting role to Gillotte and be forced to take a more secondary role in the Chiefs' defense.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Gets sack and interception
Danna recorded three tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, and an interception during Monday's 28-7 win versus the Commanders.
Danna's interception came in the middle of the first quarter when a screen pass bounced off wideout Deebo Samuel's chest in the red zone, and his sack came late in the third quarter when he ran unblocked right through the middle of Washington's offensive line. He'll look to build on Monday's success in Week 9 at Buffalo.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Opens week with full practice
Danna (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Danna missed the Chiefs' last two games due to a quadriceps injury that he sustained in Week 2 against the Eagles. He was able to practice without restrictions Thursday, and the 2020 fifth-rounder is trending towards making his return against the Jaguars on Monday. Danna's return would likely lead to a drop in snaps at defensive end for Malik Herring and rookie third-rounder Ashton Gillotte.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Remains out Week 4
Danna (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Danna has been dealing with a quad injury sustained during the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to the Eagles. He was a limited participant Wednesday before practicing in full Thursday. But, he was downgraded to a non-participant Friday, and he'll now be sidelined for the second week in a row. In his absence, Charles Omenihu and/or Ashton Gillotte should see increased work Sunday versus Baltimore. Danna's next chance to play is Week 5 versus the Jaguars on Monday, Oct. 6.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Likely out again in Week 4
Danna (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
The 27-year-old downgraded from full practice Thursday to a limited session Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. Danna has appeared in two games for Kansas City this season, recording two total tackles across 47 defensive snaps. If he's sidelined for the second consecutive time in Week 4, expect Charles Omenihu to see increased work on the Chiefs' defensive line.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Practices fully Thursday
Danna (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Danna was unable to play against the Giants this past Sunday due to a quad injury that he suffered during the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to the Eagles. However, his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates that he is past the issue and should suit up against the Ravens on Sunday, barring a setback. Danna's anticipated return will likely lead to a decrease in snaps at defensive end for rookie third-rounder Ashton Gillotte.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Returns to practice Wednesday
Danna (quadriceps) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Danna sat out practice all week last week before being sidelined in Week 3 with a quadriceps issue, but it now looks like he's making progress toward returning to game action. If he can log a full practice Thursday or Friday, he might be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Out for Week 3
Danna (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.
Danna didn't practice all week after suffering a quadriceps injury in the Chiefs' Week 2 loss to the Eagles, making it no surprise that he'll miss Sunday's contest. In his absence, Ashton Gillotte and Charles Omenihu are likely to see increased snaps on Kansas City's defensive line.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Misses Wednesday's practice
Head coach Andy Reid told reporters that Danna (quadriceps) won't practice Wednesday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
The 27-year-old from Michigan sustained a quadriceps injury in Kansas City's Week 2 loss to the Eagles, so it's no surprise he's missing Wednesday's practice. His participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 3 matchup against the Giants. If Danna is unable to go, expect Charles Omenihu and Ashton Gillotte to see increased defensive work.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Questionable to return
Danna (hip) is questionable to return to Kansas City's matchup versus the Eagles on Sunday.
Danna exited the game in the first quarter. There is currently no timetable for his return, and Ashton Gillotte will take over Danna's spot on the defensive line in his absence.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Dealing with quad issue
Danna suffered a quadriceps injury in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Danna exited Sunday's game in the first quarter with what was originally described as a hip injury, but head coach Andy Reid described it to be quad issue following the contest. The 27-year-old's status at practice will be worth monitoring ahead of the team's matchup against the Giants on the road in Week 3.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Won't return vs. Philadelphia
Danna (hip) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Danna suffered a hip injury in the first quarter, and the injury is severe enough for him to not return to Sunday's contest. Charles Omenihu and rookie third-rounder Ashton Gillotte should see an uptick in defensive snaps the rest of the way in Danna's absence.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Forces two fumbles in 2024
Danna recorded 41 tackles (20 solo), including 3.5 sacks, a pass breakup and two forced fumbles in 13 regular-season games this season.
The defensive also posted seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and another forced fumble across Kansas City's three playoff games. Danna missed four regular-season contests due to calf and pectoral injuries, but in the games he did play, he saw the field on more than half of the Chiefs' defensive snaps, with the exception of the regular-season finale in which KC rested its starters. The 2020 fifth-round pick has started 35 of the last 36 games he's played in, and he will look to retain his role in 2025.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Notches pair of sacks Wednesday
Danna totaled five tackles (three solo), including 2.0 sacks, and forced a fumble against the Steelers in a 29-10 Week 17 win on Wednesday.
Danna entered the contest with 1.5 sacks over 11 contests, but he surpassed that amount with a pair of takedowns of Russell Wilson on Christmas Day. The first of those sacks -- which came on the third play of the game -- caused Wilson to fumble, though the quarterback was able to recover the ball. Danna enters the Chiefs' Week 18 regular-season finale with 41 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, one defensed pass and two forced fumbles across 12 games.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Logs full practice Wednesday
Danna (pectoral) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Danna missed the Chiefs' last three games due to a pectoral injury, but the 2020 fifth-round pick appears to be over the issue as he was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday's injury report. Barring any setbacks, Danna should be able to suit up against the Broncos on Sunday. Across four regular-season outings, he's logged 14 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks.
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Chiefs' Mike Danna: Won't play vs. Tampa Bay
Danna (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.
Danna was a limited practice participant all week, but he will miss a third straight game due to a pectoral injury. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 10 against the Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Chiefs acquired Joshua Uche from the Patriots on Monday, and he should see significant playing time at edge right away opposite starter George Karlaftis.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 257 lbs |
| Birthplace: Detroit, MI |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Michigan |
| Experience: 4 |