Rashaad Penny has a message the Philadelphia Eagles love to hear
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles’ recent signee, Rashaad Penny, held his introductory press conference a spoke of his injury rehab.
Rashaad Penny, seeking to revitalize his career, and the Philadelphia Eagles seeking to continue the run-game dominance, found each other early in free agency.
The Eagles signed Penny to a one-year contract. It was a deal he needed. Penny 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. The injury forced him to undergo season-ending surgery.
But after signing with the leading rushing attack in the NFC East, Penny will look to prove that he is an elite running back while splitting time in the backfield with Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, and Trey Sermon. That is why what he said regarding his injury rehab was the exact message the Eagles and the team's fans wanted to hear.
“I feel like this is a great spot for me to restart my career," he said. "It wasn’t a hard decision. A refresh to my career… Changing my narrative”
He added: "I want to play 17 games. I want to be available. I’m very excited to be here. I know a lot of big things are going to happen."
Injuries aren't exactly new for Penny. He tore his ACL in 2020. And last season, he broke his leg. That is a lot of baggage for any athlete to carry. But it's clear that he is viewing joining the Eagles as a change in scenery and opportunity.
And the good news is that Penny expects to be available for off-season workouts. The pairing of Jalen Hurts and Penny promises to be one nearly as intriguing as Miles Sanders was in the 2022 NFL season.
When asked to describe his play style, Penny explained that his game will fit seamlessly alongside the Eagles' superstar quarterback.
"I feel like more of a slasher," he said. "I run hard. But I really try to run past people because that’s what I feel like I can do as well. Just trying to tie my game into more of power and setting up guys to run past them.”
It appears that Penny is ready for the challenge of staying healthy. And if he does, the Eagles' rushing game won't miss a beat.
