A new lead running back has arrived in Philadelphia after Rashaad Penny inked a one-year deal to join the NFL’s top rushing offense.
Cut on a Penny@pennyhendrixx | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/GffHLVbTIp
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 18, 2023
The shifty and physical running back got off to a strong start in 2022 but suffered a broken fibula in Week 5 during a 39-32 Seattle loss to New Orleans and underwent season-ending surgery.
Now with the NFC Champion Eagles, Penny will look to prove that he can be elite while sharing in the backfield with Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, and Trey Sermon.
With Penny now under contract, here are some top highlights from Philadelpia’s new lead back.
Ian Hartitz
When healthy, Penny is one of the most productive running backs in the NFL, averaging 5.7 yards per carry for his career and 6 yards per carry over the past two years.
Healthy Rashaad Penny is a helluva drug pic.twitter.com/yidVHJ6pV5
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) March 6, 2023
Jimmy Kempski
Nick Sirianni loves explosive plays.
Here are about a quarter of Rashaad Penny's 57 rushing attempts in 2022. Explosive, runs through contact, good vision. Eagles' RB1 in 2023 barring any surprises. pic.twitter.com/9qiZEHhCZA
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) March 15, 2023
Victor Williams
That time Penny Broke the Eagles.
This is my only memory of Rashaad Penny. pic.twitter.com/HPNFQ88MPP
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) March 14, 2023
Victor Williams
Penny’s one-cut-and-go style could make the Eagles’ offensive line more dominant.
🎥 Went back and found some of Rashaad Penny’s best runs as a Seattle Seahawk.
If he can stay healthy (big IF), Penny’s hard-nosed running style should thrive behind Jalen Hurts and Philly’s dominant OL. pic.twitter.com/B99IkkeRHk
— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) March 15, 2023
SPEEDYEAGLE2.25
A first-round pick of the Seahawks in 2018, Penny played college football at San Diego State. In 2017, he led the nation with 2,248 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on 289 carries, finishing fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting and garnering first-team All-American and All-Mountain West honors.
Penny had the best season of his career in 2021, rushing for 749 yards and six touchdowns, but he was limited to only ten games, and he hasn’t played over ten since his rookie season.
Rashaad Penny career highlights welcome to Philly https://t.co/l7NmcFbyO2 pic.twitter.com/y2F1Vzw2Bw
— SPEEDYEAGLE2.25 (@Sonic47864084) March 15, 2023
