New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning has had a difficult start to his professional career. A turf toe injury kept him out the majority of his rookie season. His first start was in the final game of the season, but he suffered another injury that required offseason rehab. He was then benched after five starts in his second season.
As Penning enters his third year, Bleacher Report’s David Kenyon doesn’t believe things will get better for Penning. Instead, he predicted Penning to be the Saints’ biggest bust this season:
Trevor Penning, a first-round selection in 2022, is running out of chances. New Orleans benched him relatively early last year, and he’s shifted from left to right tackle this offseason. Penning absolutely could find himself on the roster bubble if he stumbles again in 2024.
New Orleans is hoping a move to right tackle rejuvenates Penning. Clearly, Kenyon isn’t as hopeful. It is important to note Penning is very inexperienced for a third year player. He is credited with 17 games played last year, but he only played double-digit offensive snaps in six of them.
In those limited snaps, he showed his future at left tackle was limited. This is why the new offensive staff moved him to right tackle despite drafting a career right tackle in Taliese Fuaga.
If Penning disappoints, he should anticipate looking for a new home next year. They’ve changed his position once. It’s doubtful they’d move him to the interior if he fails at right tackle. This particular staff wasn’t who invested in him and is unlikely to give him yet another chance.
