The Carolina Panthers are set to sign a former first-round pick. The Panthers have used significant offseason resources to try to aid Bryce Young’s development for the upcoming season.
The Panthers traded for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, then traded up to draft Xavier Legette with the No. 32 overall pick. They traded up again to draft running back Jonathon Brooks. While Brooks is expected to be the lead back for the 2024 season, the Panthers are adding a player who can be a change of pace for the former Texas standout.
The Carolina Panthers are set to add Rashaad Penny
According to Jeremy Fowler with ESPN, the Panthers are set to officially sign Rashaad Penny in the next week or so.
Source: Running back Rashaad Penny plans to sign with the #Panthers.
Former first-round pick reunites with head coach Dave Canales from their Seattle days.
Signing likely happening after rookie minicamp. pic.twitter.com/uAsBi8eHpQ
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) May 6, 2024
Penny was a first-round bust for the Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks drafted Penny in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2023 season.
Penny has 1,951 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns on 348 attempts in his six-year NFL career. He’s recorded 28 receptions for 227 yards and a touchdown during his time in the league.
NFL and Panthers fans’ initial reaction to the signing
Here are the best initial reactions to Penny joining the Panthers.
they’re 100% trading or cutting sanders lmao
— Tycoinator (@tycoinator) May 6, 2024
Dude couldn't beat out Boston Scott for touches. I was high on him last year. Not anymore. No way he earns snaps
— Ztreggs (@EnviousTrego) May 6, 2024
we are currently talking about which washed RB is the better fit for the RB3 role in carolina. buddy, there’s a solid chance neither penny NOR sanders is on the panthers 52 man roster in the fall, there are no terrible takes here, for all we know a UDFA will take both their spots
— Tycoinator (@tycoinator) May 6, 2024
Yeah Replacing Sanders with Penny in Philly worked out great 🤣
— RMacs (@PhillyHotspur) May 6, 2024
I’d rather have Miles Sanders on the roster tbh.
— Zachary Pletchan (@zdp5000) May 6, 2024
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