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Packers release DT Mike Pennel

Third-year defensive lineman played in eight games this season

Jan 09, 2017 at 07:46 AM

The Green Bay Packers have released DT Mike Pennel. The transaction was announced Monday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

Pennel, originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Colorado State-Pueblo, started five of 37 games played during the regular season for the Packers from 2014-16 and saw action in four postseason contests.

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