RASHAAD PENNY NEWS

Eases into action Sunday Penny rushed twice for six yards in Sunday's 20-15 win over Washington.

Impact After more than a year of recovery from a torn ACL, Penny made his return to the field Sunday and got his feet wet with just six snaps. The Seahawks likely will see how his body responds to the contact before ramping up his workload. The 2018 first-round pick isn't expected to take on major responsibility this year, but perhaps he can usurp Carlos Hyde as Seattle's No. 2 back by the start of the playoffs. He'll look to build on his recent progress next week against the Rams.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle Seahawks officially activate Rashaad Penny to active roster The running back is expected to play Sunday against Washington, marking his first action since suffering a torn ACL in Dec. 2019.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Comes off PUP list The Seahawks activated Penny (knee) from the PUP list Saturday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Penny, who returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since tearing his ACL last season, is expected to suit up for Sunday's home game against Washington. The 2018 first-round pick hasn't appeared in NFL action in over a year, and he's only had the benefit of a few days of practice, so the Seahawks could opt to ease him back into a rotation with Carlos Hyde and Chris Carson.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Preparing to play in Week 15 Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Penny (knee) is practicing with the intent of playing Sunday against Washington, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Penny returned to practice last Wednesday, opening his 21-day window to be activated from the PUP list. The 2018 first-round pick immediately drew praise from the organization's leaders; Russell Wilson called him "electric," and Carroll said he "exceeded expectations with his movement and his quickness," according to Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle. Penny hasn't played in a game in over a year, and if he suits up this week, he could be eased into a rotation with fellow running backs Carlos Hyde and Chris Carson. The Seahawks will make a decision on Penny's Week 15 status by Saturday.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny looked 'quick and shifty' in practice Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters Friday that running back Rashaad Penny could be back on the field sometime soon.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Looking 'great' in practice Coach Pete Carroll said Penny (knee) "looked great" in practice this week, but the earliest the running back will return is Week 15 at Washington, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times...

Impact The Seahawks opened Penny's 21-day window to be activated from the PUP list Wednesday, and he's thoroughly impressed everyone in the organization so far. On Thursday, Russell Wilson noted Penny has "been electric" and is "physical, quick, catches the ball well, he picks up his protections," per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Carroll followed up Wilson's comments with some of his own Friday, telling Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle that Penny has "exceeded our expectations with his movement and his quickness." The Seahawks can wait to bring Penny back until he's ready with Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas on hand. Having said that, Penny could factor into the mix immediately once he's back on the active roster.

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Penny (knee) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since tearing his ACL last season, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Penny has been on the PUP list all season, but his return to practice will officially open the 21-day window for the team to bring back the 2018 first-round pick. It has been one year and one day since Penny tore his ACL, so he could be ready to jump right back into game action if his rehabilitation has been going well. If cleared to play, Penny would likely jostle with Carlos Hyde for change-of-pace duties behind starter Chris Carson.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing next week Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Penny (knee) is slated to join the team for practice next week, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Penny has been sidelined for a full year after tearing the ACL in his left knee, but the third-year running back is finally ready to take a major step forward in his recovery by getting back on the practice field. Once he takes part in his first practice, Penny will initiate a 21-day window for the Seahawks to evaluate him for a return to the 53-man roster. Given his lengthy layoff, Penny will likely need more than one week of practice time to prepare himself for game action, so don't expect him to make his 2020 debut until Week 15 in Washington, at the soonest.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

Inching closer to return Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Penny (knee) should return to practice later this week or early next week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Penny is nearing the finish line in his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in Week 14 of the 2019 season. Once he's cleared to take the practice field, the 24-year-old running back may need some time to fully ramp up, as he sustained major knee damage beyond just the ACL tear. Once he's back to 100 percent, Penny will likely challenge Carlos Hyde (toe) for the No. 2 role behind top back Chris Carson (foot).

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks getting healthy with return of Carson, Griffin

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NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could practice next week Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday that he's hopeful Penny (knee) will be ready to practice with the team next week, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Penny has been sidelined all season while rehabbing from the torn ACL he suffered Week 14 of 2019, but he looks to finally be nearing the finish line of his recovery. Because of his lengthy layoff, Penny will likely require several practices to get up to full speed, so he may still be multiple weeks away from making his way back to the 53-man roster. If Penny does get activated at some point, the Seahawks probably wouldn't ask him to take on more than a handful of touches per game behind lead back Chris Carson.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Carroll gives status updates on Rashaad Penny and Darrell Taylor Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave status updates on Rashaad Penny and Darrell Taylor on the Pete Carroll Show Friday morning.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still a few weeks away Coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that Penny (knee) is "a few weeks away" from retaking the field, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Penny has spent the entire 2020 campaign on the PUP list and still hasn't practiced, but it appears that the Seahawks still expect him to return at some point this season. However, just as the PUP list restricts players from practicing for the first six weeks of the season, it is also required that players must either then resume practicing, shift to IR or be released after an additional five weeks elapse, so Seattle will need to make a decision on Penny sooner rather than later.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Penny (knee) is making good progress but hasn't returned to practice, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports. "It's just a matt...

Impact Carroll has been ambivalent about Penny's condition all season, consistently praising the running back's recovery but falling short of providing a clear timeline to return. Time is running out, though, as Penny will need to return to practice by Week 11, otherwise, he'll be required to stay on the PUP list for the rest of the season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely for Week 8 return Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Penny (knee) will "probably not" return Week 8 against the 49ers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Carroll appears committed to not rushing Penny back from the ACL tear he sustained Week 14 last season, even with Chris Carson set to undergo an MRI on what's been called a mid-foot sprain. The decision to allow Penny extended time to rehab likely stems in part due to Carroll's confidence in No. 2 running back Carlos Hyde, in addition to the fact that Penny's surgery uncovered additional damage in his knee. An official timetable for the 2018 first-round pick's return still remains undisclosed.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

No timeline yet for return Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that there's "no set ETA" for Penny's (knee) return to the Seahawks' active roster, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Two weeks removed from saying Penny was "getting really close" but wouldn't be rushed back, Carroll had another non-update on Penny's recovery from the torn left ACL he suffered Week 14 of last season. The prolonged rehab likely stems to the additional damage found in the knee during surgery, but there's no sense yet when the Seahawks will open his window to return from the reserve/PUP list. In the meantime, Chris Carson will be relied upon as the team's No. 1 back, with Carlos Hyde (shoulder), Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas on hand for any reps that trickle down to the reserves.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be rushed back Coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Penny (knee) is close to returning but won't be rushed back into the lineup, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Penny tore his ACL last year in Week 14 and wasn't 100 percent to begin the 2020 season, so he was placed on the PUP list to ensure a full recovery. Carroll has consistently praised Penny's progress, and the 2018 first-rounder will be eligible to return to the lineup in Week 7's matchup against the 49ers. However, Carroll rightly sees no reason to rush him back since Chris Carson is healthy and handling the lead back duties admirably. These plans are subject to change if Carson gets hurt, but Penny's long-term health is a top priority.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

'Ahead of schedule' in recovery Coach Pete Carroll called Penny "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a torn ACL, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Penny tore up his left knee Week 14 of last season, and his subsequent surgery revealed additional damage on top of the ACL tear. It wasn't a surprise by any means that he started this season on the reserve/PUP list, but Carroll seems to believe Penny will be able to practice not long after he's first eligible to do so in mid-to-late October. In the season opener, no Seahawks running back earned more than Chris Carson's 45 percent share of the snaps on offense, which was followed by Carlos Hyde (34) and Travis Homer (21). Conveniently, those numbers imply that Seattle used just one RB on any given play, so Penny could have a modest role, once he's healthy enough to play.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts season on PUP list The Seahawks placed Penny (knee) on the reserve/PUP list Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact This move was expected all along, as Penny's December knee injury revealed damage beyond just a torn ACL. The Seahawks can afford to keep him on the sidelines until he's fully healthy as well since they signed Carlos Hyde (undisclosed) and drafted DeeJay Dallas this offseason. They also have second-year back Travis Homer on the roster. Penny can be activated off the PUP list and begin practicing after Week 6. At that point, he could cut into Chris Carson's workload if he's fully healthy, but first, Carson has five games to establish himself as a bell cow and make coach Pete Carroll forget about his past fumbling issues.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Shaquem Griffin, Paul Richardson among Seahawks cuts

The Seattle Seahawks released linebacker/defensive end Shaquem Griffin and terminated the contract of veteran wide receiver Paul Richardson among their cuts to reach the 53-man ros...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS