The Carolina Panthers have started their Tuesday morning with a bit of a shocker, as the team announced they’ve placed running back Rashaad Penny on the reserve/retired list. The 28-year-old rusher signed with the Panthers back on May 6.
Penny was selected with the 27th overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks. The San Diego State product ended up playing five seasons out west, where he crossed paths with current Panthers head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.
That five-year tenure resulted in 1,918 yards and 13 touchdowns on 337 carries. Penny’s best campaign came in 2021, when he recorded career-highs in starts (six), carries (119), rushing yards (749) and rushing touchdowns (six) while leading the league in yards per attempt (6.3).
He spent the 2023 season as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Over three appearances, Penny totaled 33 rushing yards on 11 attempts along with one reception for five yards in what appeared to be his final act.
