There is new leadership in Philadelphia after Rashaad Penny signed a one-year deal to join the NFL’s top-rushing offense.
RB Rashaad Penny speaks to the media. #FlyEaglesFly https://t.co/xR6wMRZiAj
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 16, 2023
The dodgy and physical running back had a strong start to 2022 but suffered a fractured fibula in Week 5 during Seattle’s 39-32 loss to New Orleans and underwent surgery at the end of the season.
Now with the NFC Champion Eagles, Penny will look to prove he can be elite while sharing the backfield with Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott and Trey Sermon.
Now that Penny is signed, here are six takeaways from his introductory press conference.
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Penny suffered a cruciate ligament tear, a calf injury that put him on injured reserve in late 2020 and a broken leg that limited him to five games in 2022.
“I feel like this is a great place for me to restart my career. It wasn’t a difficult decision. A career refresher. change my narrative”
– Rashaad Penny says Eagles have arguably the best OLine in the NFL and second MVP pic.twitter.com/EBi6S3nilC
—John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) March 16, 2023
The hard-running traffic jam had its moments, but he’ll be looking to finally bring together all of that potential behind the NFL’s best offensive line.
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It’s not known how many offers Penny had, but he said it was an easy decision to join the Eagles.
Running back Rashaad Penny on his move to the Eagles: “It wasn’t a difficult decision.”
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) March 16, 2023
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The biggest question mark surrounding Penny is his injury history and his inability to stay healthy for an entire season.
Penny said his goal is to play all 17 games for Philadelphia in 2023.
New Eagles RB Rashaad Penny: “I want to play 17 games. I want to be available. I’m really happy to be here. I know a lot of big things are going to happen.”
— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) March 16, 2023
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The Philadelphia All-Pro quarterback was one of the first, if not the first, on the team to call Penny and discuss ambitions to return to the Super Bowl.
said Rashaad Penny #Eagle QB Jalen Hurts reached out to him after he signed and said something about winning a Super Bowl.
—Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 16, 2023
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Penny suffered a serious ankle/fibula injury last season that limited the running back to five games, but he says he’ll be ready for off-season training.
Rashaad Penny said the fractured fibula injury he sustained in Week 5 last season has healed and he will be in full swing for spring training. https://t.co/L6Qn1JDQfd
—Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 16, 2023
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Penny describes his playing style:
“I feel more like a slasher. i run hard But I really try to walk past people because I feel like I can do that too. I’m just trying to tie my game into more power and get guys running past them.