Report: Seahawks' Penny out with broken finger, could be ready Week 1
The Seattle Seahawks' running back battle in training camp may be over before it really started.
Seahawks first-round draft pick Rashaad Penny is out for the next three-to-four weeks with a broken finger, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Penny, who was competing with Chris Carson for the starting job, picked up the injury Monday at practice and is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday morning. The recovery timeline puts the rookie rusher's status for the regular-season opener in question.
However, a source informed ESPN's Adam Schefter that Penny required only minor surgery to his pointer finger and "should be ready by Week 1."
The Seahawks traded back from the 18th overall pick to 27th in April's draft and selected Penny to shore up a weak running game. Quarterback Russell Wilson led the team in rushes, yards, and touchdowns on the ground last season.
Penny carried the ball eight times for 16 yards in last week's preseason opener, while Carson took four carries for 26 yards.
The likes of Mike Davis, C.J. Prosise, and J.D. McKissic will move up the depth chart in Penny's absence.