RASHAAD PENNY NEWS

Held out with minor issue Penny was held out of practice Sunday due to a "minor" injury, per coach Pete Carroll, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR reports.

Impact Carroll clarified the injury as being to Penny's thigh, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Penny was joined on the sidelines by Robert Nkemdiche and D.J. Reed, but Carroll didn't seem particularly concerned about any of their injuries. If his thigh issue is indeed minor, look for Penny to put any doubts about his health to rest by dressing for Seattle's Aug. 14 preseason opener in Vegas.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After injuries Penny's goal is being available for Seahawks

Rashaad Penny is back on the field for the Seattle Seahawks at the start of training camp

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling good in camp Penny indicated Thursday that he's down to 223 pounds after playing at around 234 pounds during his time at San Diego State, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. "I feel...

Impact Penny hasn't lived up to his first-round billing in the 2018 NFL Draft thus far and will likely have to settle for a supporting role behind Chris Carson, but he did post reasonably good per-carry averages in his first two seasons at 4.9 and 5.7. He's in the fourth year of his deal with Seattle and it will be a contract year following the team's decision to decline his fifth-year option. It appears he's healthy and would be the likely candidate to step into the lead role should Carson falter or miss time.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant to open camp Penny (knee) was a full participant during the first practice of training camp Wednesday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact The 25-year-old avoided the PUP list to open camp and is apparently fully healthy after undergoing a cleanup procedure during the offseason that sidelined him for June minicamp. It's a make-or-break year for Penny, who was limited to three games in 2020 and is entering the final year of his rookie deal. He's poised to begin the season as Seattle's No. 2 tailback behind starter Chris Carson.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids PUP list Penny (knee) isn't on the PUP list to begin training camp, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Even if he's a limited participant initially, Penny's ability to avoid the PUP list is an encouraging sign after he was held out of June minicamp. He had a cleanup procedure earlier this offseason on his left knee, the same one in which he suffered an ACL tear in December 2019. Despite playing just three games in his first season back from the injury, Penny now has a shot to win the second spot on the depth chart, as Seattle's other options behind starter Chris Carson are DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer (calf), Alex Collins and a pair of players who have yet to play an NFL snap (Josh Johnson and Cameron Scarlett). Penny should have a chance to establish some value in the final year of his rookie contract, though he's unlikely to ever live up to his first-round pedigree.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29, 2021 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Should Steelers attempt to trade for Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny? The Steelers drafted a running back in the first round, but here's why Rashaad Penny would give Pittsburgh insurance at the position in 2021...

JUNE 28, 2021 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Jamal Adams excused as Seahawks open mandatory minicamp

The situation with former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is at the top of Seattle’s agenda

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovering from cleanup procedure Penny isn't participating at mandatory minicamp this week after undergoing a cleanup procedure on his knee earlier in the offseason, Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

Impact Penny was limited to three games in 2020 while recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in late 2019, and the cleanup procedure was on the same knee. Coach Pete Carroll expects the 25-year-old to be ready for training camp at the end of July, but it's a worrying sign for a tailback that's struggled to stay healthy over the past couple years.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks smart not to exercise fifth year option of Rashaad Penny It comes as no surprise to me since Rashaad Penny has not been able to stay healthy and available across his first three years in the league...

MAY 3, 2021 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Fifth-year option declined The Seahawks did not pick up the fifth-year option on Penny's rookie contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Penny has failed to live up to expectations since being selected in the first round of the 2018 Draft, and he was limited to just three appearances last season while recovering from a torn ACL. He figures to back up Chris Carson this season, and perhaps a bounce-back campaign from the San Diego State product will convince the Seahawks to retain him in the future, albeit at a lower price tag than Penny's fifth-year option would have entailed.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full health Penny (knee) is healthy and ready for the 2021 season, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Penny made a long-awaited return from an ACL tear Week 15 last season, but he played just three games before getting hurt again. In that three-game stretch, he rushed 11 times for 34 yards. Now that he's healthy again, Penny will have a full offseason to train ahead of the 2021 campaign. Chris Carson, who signed a two-year, $10.43 million contract with the Seahawks in March, is the likely frontrunner for the top job. However, even Carson admitted that Seattle's backfield will likely shape up as a tandem, so Penny could end up as Option 1B if he can return to his 2019 form. He rushed 65 times for 370 yards (5.7 YPC) and three touchdowns in 10 games that year before suffering the season-ending knee injury.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP sources: Seahawks agree to 2-year deal with Chris Carson

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing back their top running back after reaching an agreement with Chris Carson on a two-year contract

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jared Goff active for Rams less than 2 weeks after surgery

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is active for the NFC wild-card matchup against the Seattle Seahawks

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Saturday Penny (knee) is inactive for Saturday's contest against the Rams.

Impact When the Seahawks released their final injury report of the week Thursday, Penny didn't have a designation, despite experiencing a downgrade in activity from full to limited. The team tacked on a questionable designation Friday, while at the same time elevating Alex Collins from the practice squad. With Penny and DeeJay Dallas (coach's decision) sidelined for the wild-card round, Seattle's backfield will be headed by Chris Carson, with Carlos Hyde and Collins in reserve.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable for Saturday The Seahawks added Penny (knee) to the injury report Friday, listing him as questionable for Saturday's wild-card game against the Rams.

Impact Prior to Friday, Penny made his lone appearance on the Seahawks' practice report Thursday as a limited participant. Still, he didn't receive a designation at that time, so his change in status may impact the team's running back rotation this weekend. Behind Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas are the other healthy options, while Alex Collins is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster if Penny is unable to play Saturday.

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Musters up 19 yards Penny rushed six times for 19 yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the 49ers.

Impact Penny took on a larger role in his third game back from a torn ACL because Carlos Hyde (illness) didn't make the trip to San Francisco. The San Diego State product logged 28 of 65 offensive snaps, finishing just behind Chris Carson's 30 snaps but comfortably ahead of Alex Collins' 11 snaps. Carson drew more work while on the field, as he totaled 83 yards on 13 touches, and Collins was more efficient than Penny with 29 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Penny shapes up as a change-of-pace back when the playoffs start Saturday against the Rams.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumps to No. 2 role Penny (knee) is slated to work as Seattle's No. 2 running back in Sunday's game against the 49ers with Carlos Hyde (illness) ruled out, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.

Impact Penny's reps have been managed since he returned from a torn ACL, as he logged just 10 snaps and five carries over two games. The third-year running back could have an opportunity to step up in Week 17, and the coaching staff has hinted that Penny's time is coming. Earlier in the week, Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer stated that Penny was on the verge of "a breakout moment." Chris Carson is still the clear lead back, but Penny is expected to see a decent increase in reps Sunday. Alex Collins was also elevated from the practice squad to add depth.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clear of injury for Week 17 Penny (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Penny made a late-week appearance on the injury report by posting a limited session Thursday. This constituted a notable development given that Penny tore his ACL last December and went without a game appearance until Week 15 of this season. The 24-year-old has garnered five rush attempts for 15 yards in his two 2020 appearances, and it appears he's in line for a Week 17 appearance as well given Seattle's latest injury update. With DeeJay Dallas (ankle) confirmed out for the regular-season finale and Carlos Hyde (illness) remaining questionable, Penny could see an uptick in usage against San Francisco.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Thursday Penny (knee) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Penny required more than a year of rehab after tearing his ACL along with other knee ligaments last December, but he's played in each of the last two games, logging 10 total snaps on offense. It's a bit concerning that he's back on the injury report, especially because he wasn't listed Wednesday, but it's possible that it's just for maintenance purposes. Penny's injury status should be more clear on Friday's practice report. His availability for the season finale against the 49ers could be more important than before, as both Carlos Hyde (illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) have missed two straight practices. Penny would be the primary backup to Chris Carson (foot) if those two missed time.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays just four snaps Penny rushed three times for nine yards in Sunday's 20-9 win over the Rams.

Impact Penny played just four of 63 snaps on offense, finishing well behind Chris Carson (40) and Carlos Hyde (20). He certainly showed some shiftiness in his short stint on the field, and it'll be interesting to see if the Seahawks ramp up his playing time in next week's game against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rashaad Penny could see more playing time against Rams in Week 16 Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny could see more playing time against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, if only a little more.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Thursday Round-Up: Rashaad Penny Joins 710 ESPN’s ‘Wyman & Bob’ Show The third-year running back discussed the rehab process following the torn ACL he suffered last season and the bond he has with fellow RBs C...

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks flush with options at running back down the stretch

This time a year ago, the Seattle Seahawks were in such a dire spot at running back that they brought Marshawn Lynch out of retirement to help

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playoffs are great, but Seahawks focus is on NFC West title

Making the playoffs might seem as if it’s just supposed to happen for Pete Carroll's crew

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS