Rashaad Penny Retires from NFL at 28 After Injury-Plagued Career
Former first-round pick steps away following six seasons marked by potential and setbacks
- Penny was drafted 27th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 2018.
- He showed promise in 2021 with 749 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 10 games.
- Injuries limited him to 42 games over five seasons with Seattle and three games with the Eagles.
- Penny signed with the Panthers in May but decided to retire before the season started.
- The Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list and signed rookie WR Tayvion Robinson.