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NFL veteran Michael Pennel Jr. had an ongoing relationship with a young woman whose body was found on a property he owned when she went missing, an ESPN investigation found, contradicting Pennel’s claim that he did not know her.
Pennel did not respond to a message seeking comment before this story was published. After it was published Thursday afternoon, however, Pennel called a reporter to insist he had no relationship with Carli Franchesca Guzmán Roche, whose body was discovered in January 2026. He directed ESPN to an attorney in the Dominican Republic, Ariel Durán.
“I don’t understand any of this. I don’t know who you’re talking to, who’s saying this — I don’t know this woman. I wasn’t in the country (when Guzmán disappeared),” Pennel said.
Durán said Pennel had nothing to do with Guzmán’s death and that documents will exonerate him. But he also said he expects Pennel to be charged in the case because the body was found on his property, and that if he is charged, Durán might not represent him because the two are currently in a dispute over money. He did not say what he expected Pennel to be charged with.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Sign wide receiver Deebo Samuel
The Rashee Rice situation is fairly confusing for the Chiefs. Coach Andy Reid says that Rice will be healthy enough for training camp, but is he going to face a suspension from the league for off-field conduct? It would be good for the Chiefs to find another strong slot target who can be insurance for Rice and can provide wide receiver depth on the outside.
Enter veteran Samuel. He had a bit of an off 2025 season with a career-low 10.1 yards per reception with the Commanders, but he still managed to gain 727 receiving yards with five touchdowns. At age 30, there’s probably still something left in the tank, and his ability to also take carries from the backfield makes him extra fun for Reid to play with in his game-planning.
Chiefs Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for $27 Million All-Pro WR Before Deadline | Heavy Sports
Moe Moton of Bleacher Report predicted on Thursday, June 18 that Kansas City will make a blockbuster offer to the Dallas Cowboys ahead of the mid-season trade deadline to acquire second-team All-Pro wideout George Pickens.
Informing that prediction are comments from the team that it will not negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens in the coming months, as he is under contract for the 2026 season on a $27.3 million deal via the franchise tag provision.
And while Pickens has stated he will not hold out for a multiyear contract, he is notoriously mercurial. Clashes with...
