The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Rashaad Penny on the reserve/retired list. Penny, who joined the Panthers this offseason, was set to reunite with head coach Dave Canales, the passing game coordinator during Penny's standout 2021 season with the Seattle Seahawks, and Brad Idzik, now the Panthers' offensive coordinator. Unfortunately, a series of injuries including multiple strains, a torn ACL, and a fibula fracture have hindered Penny's once-explosive performance. Despite rigorous rehab, he struggled to regain the speed that made him a dynamic force in college. Penny's 5.6 yards per carry would be the highest in NFL history if he had sustained it. He also recorded 2,248 rushing yards at San Diego State in 2017, ranking fifth for a single season in NCAA history. The former first-round pick had stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles before signing with the Panthers in May. Penny retires with 1,931 career rushing yards, 13 touchdowns on 348 carries, and 28 receptions for 227 yards.
Jul 30, 2024 11:14 AM EST
Free-agent running back Rashaad Penny plans to sign an undisclosed deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. The former first-round pick will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their time together with the Seattle Seahawks. Penny will likely officially sign after the team's rookie minicamp, which wraps up on May 12. The 28-year-old from San Diego State was the 27th overall pick in 2018. Penny spent the first five years of his career in Seattle, displaying home run-hitting ability on the ground but struggling to stay healthy, appearing in just 42 games (11 starts). He played in just three games with the Eagles in 2023 and had only 11 carries for 33 yards. Penny will be joining another crowded backfield in Carolina that already consists of Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathon Brooks, so he's not going to be on the fantasy radar.
May 6, 2024 2:01 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks reportedly visiting with unrestricted free-agent running back Rashaad Penny on Wednesday. Seattle is pretty familiar with Penny after taking him with the 27th overall pick in the 2018 draft out of San Diego State. The 28-year-old flashed moments of brilliance in the first five seasons with the Seahawks but just was never able to stay healthy enough to stay on the field for long stretches. Penny averaged 5.7 yards per carry with 1,918 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 337 carries in Seattle while also catching 27 passes for 222 yards and another score. He had his smallest role yet with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, carrying the ball 11 times for 33 yards in three regular-season games. A move back to Seattle would have Penny serving as backfield depth behind Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.
Apr 18, 2024 12:00 AM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) and free safety Reed Blankenship (groin) are inactive for Monday night's wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Penny was an interesting pickup for the Eagles in the offseason, but due to their crowded backfield, the 27-year-old was a complete non-factor in his first year with the team and finished the regular season with just 11 rushing attempts for 33 yards while catching one pass for a five-yard gain in three games played. He was active in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants, but the last time before that he was active was in Week 9. Blankenship was injured last week and didn't practice at all during the week. The 24-year-old's absence is even more bad news for an Eagles defense that collapsed at the tail end of the regular season.
Jan 15, 2024 7:06 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Just months after signing a contract with Philadelphia, the ex-Seahawks has been relegated to the No. 4 running back role. The 27-year-old has logged offensive snaps in just two games this season, rushing five times for 17 yards on the ground.
Dec 3, 2023 3:11 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (groin) and running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) are inactive for Week 12 versus the Buffalo Bills. Johnson was a late addition to the injury report on Sunday after self-reporting soreness. He underwent additional testing pregame and was deemed unable to play. Jack Driscoll is projected to start in his absence. Meanwhile, Penny is a healthy scratch for the second week in a row and eighth time this season. Boston Scott, who is not on the fantasy radar, will remain the Eagles' No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell.
Nov 26, 2023 3:20 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny is inactive as a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11. Penny was active for just the second time in 2023 in Week 9, but he ended up playing just two offensive snaps and had two carries for eight yards in the win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was mainly active in that contest because Boston Scott was away from the team due to personal reasons. Scott is now back and will serve as Philly's No. 3 running back on Monday night behind D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell. Penny is back to being the No. 4 for the Eagles and is completely off the fantasy radar.
Nov 20, 2023 7:02 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny is active for just the second time this season. He'll suit up against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday with Boston Scott sidelined due to personal reasons. Penny's only game experience this season came back in Week 2 when he totaled 14 scrimmage yards. Given his role as the No. 3 running back in Philadelphia, Penny can be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
Nov 5, 2023 3:59 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup against the Miami Dolphins. D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell, and Boston Scott are active, so there wasn't room for anyone else. Penny has appeared in just one game during the 2023-24 campaign, so it's unlikely there are many fantasy managers upset with the latest update.
Oct 22, 2023 7:35 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. For the fourth time this season, the veteran running back is a healthy scratch. Boston Scott will be active as the Eagles' No. 3 option behind D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell.
Oct 15, 2023 3:31 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (illness) was able to practice in full for the team's first official practice of the week on Wednesday. Penny was inactive for the Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams due to an illness that he picked up on Saturday, but it looks like he's feeling much better heading into the Week 6 tilt against the New York Jets on the road this Sunday. The 27-year-old has been an afterthought in the Philly backfield in his first year with the team, though, as Penny has been active for just two of the team's five games and has seen action just once, when he had three carries for nine yards in Week 2. He's buried on the RB depth chart behind D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott right now.
Oct 12, 2023 11:15 AM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (illness) is officially inactive for Week 5 versus the Los Angeles Rams. He appeared on the injury report Saturday as a late addition and was listed as doubtful. Penny hasn't played a down since Week 2, so his absence won't shake things up too much on offense. Look for D'Andre Swift to start, Kenneth Gainwell to carve out a role, and Boston Scott to offer depth.
Oct 8, 2023 2:40 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (illness) has been added to the injury report and is doubtful to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Penny hasn't played a down since Week 2, so his absence won't shake things up too much on offense. Look for D'Andre Swift to start, Kenneth Gainwell to carve out a role, and Boston Scott to offer depth.
Oct 8, 2023 10:54 AM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny took three carries for nine yards and added one reception for five yards during the team's 34-28 win over the Minnesota Vikings. After being a healthy scratch last week against New England, the 27-year-old was able to make his way onto the active roster after Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) was ruled out Wednesday. However, it led to only four total touches as D'Andre Swift dominated the snap share out of the backfield to the tune of 181 total yards. Boston Scott (concussion) was given carries before Penny, and he could have taken them all if he had not exited the game early. The former Seattle Seahawk is buried on the depth chart and can safely be dropped to the waiver wire unless injuries occur ahead of him. We will have to wait and see if he will be active for the Eagles' next game against Tampa Bay.
Sep 15, 2023 9:25 AM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny is active for Thursday's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch for the season opener. However, the injury to Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) has opened a door for Penny to make an impact on the active roster. The assumption is that D'Andre Swift will be the lead back with Penny and Boston Scott mixed in as well. It's unclear how the Eagles plan on splitting up the workload between the trio. That being said, Penny shouldn't be started in fantasy leagues until he has a legitimate role for himself.
Sep 14, 2023 7:59 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny is expected to be active for Thursday Night Football with fellow backfield mate Kenneth Gainwell (ribs) ruled out. Penny was a healthy scratch for the Eagles during Week 1. The team opted to play Gainwell, D'Andre Swift, and Boston Scott. Swift profiles to lead the backfield in opportunities in Week 2. Penny should not be started in fantasy football until it's shown that he's being given consistent touches.
Sep 14, 2023 9:27 AM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's season opener against the New England Patriots. Indeed, an early-morning report that Penny would be a scratch has come to fruition. D'Andre Swift is a fringe top-24 fantasy back while Kenneth Gainwell has FLEX appeal in deeper leagues. Of course, Jalen Hurts will also handle a significant number of rushing attempts in Week 1.
Sep 10, 2023 3:00 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny is expected to be a healthy scratch in Week 1, per Olivia Reiner of the Philadelphia Enquirer. This is a surprising development considering Penny was a candidate to start and handle the bulk of Philadelphia's carries. Instead, they'll likely deploy a mix of D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell against the Patriots on Sunday. Swift is a mid-to-high RB3 in fantasy football while Gainwell could also be worth starting in deeper leagues.
Sep 10, 2023 12:21 PM EST
Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny will open the regular season on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The former Seattle Seahawk will rotate into the offense with projected starter D'Andre Swift and fellow backup Kenneth Gainwell. While Swift has upside in this matchup due to his pass-catching ability, Penny is a far riskier option. We do not know how often Philadelphia will rotate their backs, and New England was one of the toughest matchups for the position last season. Penny should see most of the goal line work, but he will have to compete with Swift and quarterback Jalen Hurts for touches inside the 20's. The 27-year-old can be started as a flex option in Week 1, but he is touchdown-dependent this week, so manage your expectations.
Sep 7, 2023 10:54 PM EST
The Eagles traded for D'Andre Swift on Saturday to join Penny in their new-look backfield, NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro reports.
Apr 30, 2023 9:08 AM EST
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