MIKE DANNA NEWS

Chiefs Injury Updates: Jody Fortson, Drue Tranquill and Mike Danna Leave Practice Fortson, Tranquill and Danna suffered apparent injuries on the first day of padded practice at Chiefs training camp.

JULY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chiefs Injury Updates: Jody Fortson, Drue Tranquill and Mike Danna Leave Practice Fortson, Tranquill and Danna suffered apparent injuries on the first day of padded practice at Chiefs training camp.

JULY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike Danna, Kansas City Chiefs, Edge Michael Danna is a 6-3, 230-pound Strong-Side Defensive End from Warren, MI.

JULY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Another solid campaign in 2022 Danna racked up 27 tackles (nine solo), five sacks and two forced fumbles during the 2022 regular season.

Impact Danna's 2022 campaign largely aligned with his previous two, but he did finish with career-high totals for both tackles and sacks. He's entering the final season of his rookie contract in 2023 and should maintain a regular role in the lineup for the Chiefs once again.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FUMBLE: George Karlaftis Recovers the Fumble After Mike Danna's Strip-Sack of Jarrett Stidham Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna strip-sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham, the fumble is recovered by defensive...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • CHIEFS.COM

SACK: Mike Danna Gets to Justin Herbert for Loss of Eight Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna's first sack of the 2022 NFL regular season comes on third down against Los Angeles Chargers qua...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM

Returns in full Danna (calf) was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Danna has been dealing with a calf injury over the last few weeks, but he took a key step forward by returning to practice in full Wednesday. He should return to the field Sunday against Tennessee barring any setbacks.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Thursday Danna (calf) practiced fully Thursday.

Impact Danna had missed the team's last three games with a calf injury, but his ability to log a full session Thursday indicates he's moved past the issue. If the 257-pounder is indeed cleared for action against the Bills on Sunday, he'd likely serve as a rotational piece on the Chiefs' defensive line.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Monday Danna (calf) was ruled inactive ahead of Monday's game against the Raiders.

Impact Danna will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering calf injury despite returning to practice in full last Thursday. With the 24-year-old out, expect Malik Herring and Carlos Dunlap to rotate in behind starting defensive ends George Karlaftis and Frank Clark.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full Thursday Danna (calf) was listed as a full participant on the Chiefs' injury report Thursday.

Impact Danna was limited during practice last week and was ruled out for the second straight game with a calf injury during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay. Now, the 6-foot-2 defensive end looks to be healthy again after logging two tackles over 70 defensive snaps through the first two weeks of the season. Danna should once again play a rotational role behind George Karlaftis and Frank Clark moving forward.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Danna (calf) is out Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Impact Danna picked up the injury in Week 2 against the Chargers, and he was unable to play Sunday against the Colts. His ability to log limited practices Thursday and Friday at least signals that he may be available in Week 5 against the Raiders.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No-go for Week 3 Danna (calf) has been ruled out for the Chiefs' Week 3 contest against the Colts on Sunday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Danna will be a no-go this weekend after suffering a calf injury in the Chiefs' Week 2 win over the Chargers. Malik Herring and Joshua Kaindoh will likely see an uptick in snaps on the defensive line Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Danna (calf) was ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's game against the Chargers, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Danna recorded two tackles over 35 defensive snaps played before exiting with an unspecified calf injury during the second half of the Chiefs' Week 2 tilt. While the exact nature and severity of this issue is still unclear, the backup defensive end will now have a 10-day break to work his way back heading into Kansas City's next game Sept. 25.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna speaks about leadership and mental health. Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna answers questions about team leadership and men's mental health after practice at Chiefs trainin...

AUGUST 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Turns in two-sack performance Danna racked up four tackles (three solo) and two sacks during Kansas City's win over the Eagles in Week 4.

Impact Danna was held without a sack during the first two weeks of the season, but over the Chiefs' last two games he's managed to bring down opposing quarterbacks three times. The second-year pro will work to continue his ascension Sunday night versus the Bills.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One-on-One with Michael Danna after Week 3 ' Chiefs vs. Chargers  Mitch Holthus goes one-on-one with Mike Danna after the Chiefs loss to the Chargers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • CHIEFS.COM

Activated from COVID list Danna was activated from the Chiefs' reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After passing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Danna is able to rejoin the Chiefs ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Browns.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to COVID-19 list The Chiefs placed Danna (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.

Impact Danna has either tested positive for the virus or been deemed a close contact of someone who has. As a result, he'll need to clear all COVID-related protocols before returning to team facilities.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IR The Chiefs activated Danna (hamstring) from injured reserve Saturday, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Danna played at least 43 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the first three games before he suffered the hamstring injury. The rookie fifth-rounder is back to full health, and he could handle a similar role moving forward behind starters Frank Clark and Tanoh Kpassagnon.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives return designation Danna (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-round pick landed on injured reserve Oct. 10, but he's now eligible to resume practicing. Danna has already spent the three-game minimum on the shelf, so he could return for this weekend's matchup with the Jets.

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Chiefs placed Danna (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The rookie fifth-rounder averaged 31 defensive snaps per game before the injury, so Taco Charlton could see an increased snap count with Danna on the sidelines. Danna will be eligible to return Week 8 against the Jets.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Danna (hamstring) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.

Impact Danna sustained the injured during the Week 4 win over the Patriots and will miss at least on game as a result. Alex Okafor and Taco Charlton should handle the bulk of the reserve reps at defensive end for the Chiefs.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice time Danna (hamstring) was a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice.

Impact Danna suffered the injury during Monday's win over New England and was unable to return. This news signifies the injury is somewhat serious, and the rookie out of Michigan is in jeopardy of missing Week 5 against Las Vegas. If he's forced to miss any more time, look for Alex Okafor and Taco Charlton to handle the bulk of the depth snaps at defensive line.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with hamstring injury Danna (hamstring) was ruled out for the remainder of the team's Week 4 contest against the Patriots.

Impact Danna was originally deemed questionable to return, but the injury was deemed serious enough that he has been ruled out. Alex Okafor could take over a depth role along the defensive line in Danna's place.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE