Mike Danna
28-Year-Old
Free Agent
2025 Defense Stats
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25
SACKS
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1
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Danna has emerged as a consistent contributor since joining the Chiefs as a 2020 fifth-round pick, having started 35 of his last 36 appearances. Calf and pectoral injuries forced him to sit out four regular-season games in 2024, which contributed to his recording only 3.5 sacks compared to 6.5 in 2023. While Danna isn't likely to emerge as a consistent fantasy contributor in IDP formats, he's secure as a key member of Kansas City's pass rush. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chiefs in April of 2024.
Released by Kansas City
The Chiefs released Danna on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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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Danna produced his most impactful professional season last year, racking up career-best marks of 6.5 sacks and 50 tackles (32 solo). He also graded out as the team's best run defender and tackler along the defensive line per PFF. The Chiefs rewarded him this offseason with a three-year, $24 million pact, keeping the starting front four intact for a Chiefs defense that amassed the second-most sacks (57) in the league behind the Ravens in 2023.
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Disappointing down year
Danna ended the 2025 season with 25 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and added one interception over 15 games.
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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.
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Opens week with full practice
Danna (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Remains out Week 4
Danna (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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Likely out again in Week 4
Danna (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
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Re-signing with Chiefs
Danna has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to remain with the Chiefs that will become official once he passes a physical, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Danna picked a good time to put together a career season in 2023, when he started 16 games and recorded a career-high 50 tackles and 6.5 sacks. The 2020 fifth-round pick also started all four of Kansas City's postseason contests and has been a key rotational piece, at minimum, on the defensive line since his rookie campaign.
Danna picked a good time to put together a career season in 2023, when he started 16 games and recorded a career-high 50 tackles and 6.5 sacks. The 2020 fifth-round pick also started all four of Kansas City's postseason contests and has been a key rotational piece, at minimum, on the defensive line since his rookie campaign.