The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back another familiar face for the defensive line ahead of the 2024 season. The Chiefs have made keeping the defensive line stable a priority this offseason. The Chiefs re-signed Tershawn Wharton, Malik Herring, Derrick Nnadi, Chris Jones, and Mike Pennel.

The Kansas City Chiefs lost some key secondary players

Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after a play during the first half of a 2024 AFC wild card game against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Those moves come as the secondary will have significant changes for the fall. The Chiefs traded cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans. They let safety Mike Edwards walk away to the Buffalo Bills in free agency.

Mike Danna re-signs with the Chiefs

Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
According to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport with the NFL Network, the Chiefs re-signed Mike Danna to a three-year deal worth $24 million. $13 million will be guaranteed for the Chiefs’ 2020 fifth-round pick.

Danna had his best season in 2023

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA;  Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
At 26, Danna has recorded 17 sacks in his four-year NFL career. Danna started in 16 games last season, his first year as a full-time starter. He recorded 59 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks.

Pro Football Focus gave Danna a 67.0 grade for his overall performance last season.