Elijhaa Penny

New York Giants
Running Back

Elijhaa Penny News

Targeted twice in finale

Penny failed to secure either of this two targets during the Giants' loss to Washington in Week 18.

Jan 11, 2022 8:24 AM EST

Minimal involvement in loss

Penny recorded one rush for two yards, while catching all four of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Eagles.

Dec 27, 2021 11:56 AM EST

Finds end zone in loss

Penny recorded on rush for eight yards, while catching his only target for a three-yard touchdown in Sunday's 37-21 loss to the Chargers.

Dec 15, 2021 5:43 AM EST

Gets work in relief

Penny recorded five carries for 35 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Raiders. He added two receptions for -8 yards.

Nov 7, 2021 6:58 PM EST

Not involved on offense

Penny failed to record a single rush in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Nov 3, 2021 3:51 AM EST

Ineffective in limited role

Penny carried nine times for 24 yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers.

Oct 26, 2021 6:28 PM EST

Scores a short TD

Penny had three carries for 15 yards and a score Sunday against the Rams. He also caught one of two targets for one yard.

Oct 19, 2021 1:52 AM EST

Gets a few touches

Penny rushed twice for 16 yards and caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Browns.

Aug 22, 2021 1:47 PM EST

Shifts to IR

Penny (illness) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Jan 2, 2021 1:17 PM EST

Out Week 17

Penny (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Jan 1, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Missing from practice

Penny (illness) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Dec 31, 2020 9:43 AM EST

Still sidelined by illness

Penny (illness) didn't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 30, 2020 12:34 PM EST

Out with illness

Penny (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Dec 27, 2020 9:04 AM EST

Inks two-year deal

Penny (back) signed a two-year contact with the Giants on Wednesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Mar 11, 2020 8:58 PM EST

Just 48 scrimmage yards in 2019

Penny (back) carried the ball 15 times for 39 yards across 16 games in 2019. He also secured two of four targets for nine yards.

Jan 6, 2020 8:43 PM EST

Sustains back injury

Penny was forced out of Sunday's game against the Eagles with a back injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Dec 29, 2019 2:22 PM EST

Rushes twice in loss

Penny took two carries for two yards and couldn't haul in his only target during Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Packers.

Dec 2, 2019 9:41 AM EST

Season-high touches in loss

Penny rushed three times for six yards during Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Patriots. He also caught one of two targets but did not gain any receiving yards.

Oct 11, 2019 12:24 PM EST

Enhanced role may await

Penny could be in store for an elevated role in the Giants' game plan Thursday against the Patriots with neither Saquon Barkley (ankle) nor Wayne Gallman (concussion) expected to be available to play, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Oct 8, 2019 10:47 AM EST