One Eagles veteran has chance to nearly double his salary with big season
The Philadelphia Eagles' rushing attack played a major factor in their remarkable run to the Super Bowl last season. Though the running back position has experienced significant change this offseason, the newcomers will be in charge of picking up where the old group left off. One player the Eagles will be relying upon is Rashaad […]
The Philadelphia Eagles' rushing attack played a major factor in their remarkable run to the Super Bowl last season. Though the running back position has experienced significant change this offseason, the newcomers will be in charge of picking up where the old group left off.
One player the Eagles will be relying upon is Rashaad Penny. Philadelphia inked the former Seahawk to a one-year deal worth $1.35 million earlier in the offseason. While it might not seem like much on the surface, Penny has an opportunity to nearly double his contract's value with a strong season.
Included in Penny's deal is $750,000 in available incentives. Penny struggled with injuries in five seasons with Seattle, but he will need to remain healthy in order to cash in with his new team.
Let's dive into Penny's incentives for the 2023 season, per Spotrac.
| Incentive | Reward |
|---|---|
500-799 yards rushing | $325,000 |
800-1,099 yards rushing | $650,000 ($325,000 + original $325,000) |
1,100 or more yards rushing | $750,000 ($100,000 + original $650,00) |
Penny will compete with D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell in hopes to carve out a significant role for himself in training camp. Swift and Gainwell are much more valuable in the passing game than Penny, which could hurt his snap count, but he will still be afforded plenty of opportunities to fatten his pockets.
Penny has played in just 42 games since being drafted in the first round of the 2018 draft. Though he hasn't been consistency available, he's been wildly efficient when he's on the field.
In 2022, Penny totaled 57 carries for 356 yards and two rushing touchdowns in five games. However his 6.1 average yards per attempt is certainly something that caught Philadelphia's eye. In fact, Penny led the league in the 2021 season with a healthy 6.3 yards per tote.
Penny is the perfect compliment to Swift and Gainwell's pass-catching abilities. If he is able to stay healthy, there is no reason he can't reach the 500-yard mark at minimum. Penny is entering a pivotal season in his career as he attempts to prove he can be relied upon for a full season's workload. He's also got 750,000 reasons to produce for his new team.
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