Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Penny (knee) should return to practice later this week or early next week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Penny is nearing the finish line in his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in Week 14 of the 2019 season. Once he's cleared to take the practice field, the 24-year-old running back may need some time to fully ramp up, as he sustained major knee damage beyond just the ACL tear. Once he's back to 100 percent, Penny will likely challenge Carlos Hyde (toe) for the No. 2 role behind top back Chris Carson (foot).