DT Mike Pennel
Average Salary: $1.04 million per Spotrac
Pennel was the free-agent signing that transformed the Chiefs’ run defense in 2019. His performance plugged a seemingly endless sieve of rushing yards. By the end of the season, he had the second-highest run-stop percentage (13.3%) in and the most tackles per missed tackle (31.0) in the AFC West per PFF.
A native of Topeka, Kansas, Pennel quickly established himself as a leader in Kansas City. He even gave a fiery speech ahead of Super Bowl LIV. In 2020, there will be 79 defensive tackles that will make more money than Pennel. His contract will most certainly be a deal if he continues his top-notch defensive performance.