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Chiefs edge room growing more crowded as Mike Danna fights to stay ahead Mike Danna faces rising competition and must rebound in 2025 to secure his future with the Chiefs.

JULY 25, 2025 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM

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.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Danna on the AFC Championship: 'Hats Off to the Buffalo Bills, They do What They Got to do' | Chiefs Press Conference - Super Bowl LIX Defensive end, Mike Danna addressed the media ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • CHIEFS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Danna's Second Sack of Russell Wilson Results in 6-yard Loss Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 6 yards in Week 17 of the 202...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Mike Danna Gets to Russell Wilson for Early Third-Down Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna forces a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson for a loss of 11 yards during...

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Mike Danna Wrangles Bryce Young for 14-yard Sack Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna wrangles Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for 14-yard sack.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Mike Danna: 'By the End of the Year, I'm Sure We're Going to be Right Where we Want to be' | Press Conference 11/22 Defensive end, Mike Danna speaks with the media ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Week 12 matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Logs full practice Wednesday Danna (pectoral) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Tampa Bay Danna (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Cullen on Josh Uche: 'I Think He's Excited to Play with a Guy Like Chris Jones, Mike Danna, Who Was His College Roommate' | Press Conference 11/1 Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach Joe Cullen addressed the media on Friday ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccane...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Limited to open week Danna (pectoral) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Danna has missed the Chiefs' last two regular-season games due to a pectoral injury. The 2020 fifth-round pick will have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers. Across four regular-season outings, Danna has logged 14 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing more time Head coach Andy Reid told reporters Friday that Danna (pectoral) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Raiders, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

Impact Danna is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a back injury likely sustained during Kansas City's bye week. Felix Anudike-Uzomah is expected to continue serving as one of the Chiefs' top defensive ends until Danna is past his back issue.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Week 7 Danna (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.

Impact Danna popped up on the Chiefs' injury report with a back injury following the team's bye week, and he was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he's been ruled out for Sunday's contest. Expect Felix Anudike-Uzomah to see increased work on the Chiefs' first-team defense in Danna's stead.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Danna (pectoral) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact The 26-year-old will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 7, when the Chiefs travel to San Francisco. If Danna is unable to play through is pectoral injury Sunday, expect 2023 first-round pick Felix Anudike-Uzomah to see additional snaps and start opposite George Karlaftis on the Chiefs' defensive line.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to pec issue Danna is dealing with a pectoral injury following the Chiefs' bye in Week 6, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.

Impact It's not clear when Danna suffered the injury, but in any case, his availability for Week 7 is now in doubt. Kansas City's first official practice report of the week Wednesday should offer some insight into his status.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Week 5 Danna (calf) fully participated in Saturday's practice and does not have an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against New Orleans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Danna was held out of the Chiefs' Week 4 win over the Chargers due to a calf injury. He was a limited participant in practice Thursday and Friday, but he upgraded to a full participant for Saturday's session and will be good to go for Monday night. Danna has registered 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, through three regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week Danna (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Danna was unable to play in Week 4 against the Chargers due to a calf injury he sustained during practice leading up to the game. He was at least able to practice in some capacity Thursday, and the next two practice sessions will provide a better sense of his status heading into Monday's game against the Saints. Danna has recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, in three regular-season games.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 4 Danna (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Danna has started all three games to open the season and played a season-best 72 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday night against the Falcons. On the year, Danna has recorded 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks, and two QB hits. Felix Anudike-Uzomah and Malik Herring will be next up for snaps opposite George Karlaftis on Kansas City's defensive front.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Danna (calf) did not participate in Thursday's practice session.

Impact Danna was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, but it appears he is now working through a calf issue. Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his status heading into Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chargers. Through three games this season, Danna has tallied 12 tackles (eight solo), including 0.5 sacks.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Mike Danna: 'I am Expecting a Career Year' | Press Conference 7/31 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna addressed the media following training camp practice.

JULY 31, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

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APRIL 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mike Danna Speaks to the Media | Press Conference 4/10 Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna speaks to the media.

APRIL 16, 2024 • CHIEFS.COM

Chiefs and Mike Danna agree on a 3-year, $24 million deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the contract says Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna has agreed on a three-year, $24 million deal to remain in Kansas City

APRIL 6, 2024 • Associated Press

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Chiefs and Mike Danna agree on a 3-year, $24 million deal, AP source says