Former Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna lands with conference rival
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- Mike Danna signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, announced Monday.
- Danna spent six seasons with the Chiefs and compiled 194 tackles.
- The Chiefs released Danna in late February, saving about $9 million in cap space.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna has found a new home, and it’s with the Buffalo Bills.
On Monday, the Bills announced the signing on their official X account. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported it’s a one-year deal.
Danna, 28, first entered the league as a fifth-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2020 NFL Draft. When his rookie contract expired after the 2023 season, Kansas City re-signed him to a three-year, $24 million contract.
Danna spent six seasons with the club, including back-to-back Super Bowl championships in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The Chiefs released Danna in late February, saving roughly $9 million against the salary cap.
Following the release, Danna posted a thank-you message to the club on his official Instagram account.
“After six incredible years wearing No. 51, it’s time to say goodbye to the only NFL home I’ve ever known,” Danna wrote. “To Coach (Andy) Reid, Clark Hunt, (general manager) Brett Veach and his staff, the coaching staff, trainers, equipment guys, and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for believing in a fifth-round pick and giving me the chance to contribute to something special.”
Danna finished his Chiefs career with 87 regular-season appearances (49 starts), compiling 194 tackles and 21.5 sacks. The Chiefs are once again scheduled to face the Bills in the 2026 season.
