1 option out of the backfield, but Penny seemingly has carved out a modest snap count of late.© 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE.
The fullback is typically used on special teams but sees occasional work as a backfield blocker.Penny was set to become a restricted free agent when free agency began, but he'll now remain in New York for the next couple years.
Elijhaa Penny, the newest member of the New York Giants, got into town at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.
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Another update on the fullback should come at that time, but it appears there's some concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.Penny never got the chance to build on his 10-carry, 45-yard performance in Week 15 against Washington, as Kerwynn Williams (quadriceps/ribs) managed to play in last week's 23-0 win over the Giants.
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The 26-year-old isn't the concern of fantasy owners, but he's a worthy real-life value in short-yardage situations.Penny rarely rushes the ball with just 15 carries over 15 games, but he's a valued fullback while contributing on special teams.
Still, Penny does not project to be fantasy relevant as he'll presumably be used more in a blocking role.Penny, an exclusive-rights free agent, joined the Giants in September after being let go by the Cardinals following the preseason. NFL and PFF player stats for New York Giants HB Elijhaa Penny on Pro Football Focus.
Though he's listed as a fullback, Penny spent the first two years in the pro ranks as a tailback and owns a 3.9 yards-per-carry mark over 46 career totes. Jonathan Hilliman #28.
Wayne Gallman #22. He took a physical at 10 a.m., participated in a walk-thru at 10:20 … If that's the case, the Giants will count Penny and Jon Hilliman as the lone healthy backfield options on the 53-man roster, though the team would almost certainly promote Austin Walter from the practice squad before Thursday to provide additional depth.
He also caught eight passes for 50 yards.
The Giants' starting fullback, Shane Smith, struggled through two weeks and was subsequently waived Wednesday, so Penny will get a good look at the role.
Penny (back) carried the ball 15 times for 39 yards across 16 games in 2019.
He also secured two of four targets for nine yards.
Considering that Hilliman is an undrafted rookie who has delivered underwhelming production to date, it wouldn't be surprising if the Giants ultimately chose to lean more heavily on Penny as Thursday's contest unfolds.Penny played 16 games for the Cardinals as a rookie, but spent the first part of his third season on Arizona's practice squad (as he did in 2016).
Elijhaa Penny #39. Both running backs seem to be on track for the regular-season finale, likely relegating Penny to his usual role as a short-yardage specialist and occasional early down replacement. Sandro Platzgummer #34. Overall, he turned 31 carries into 124 yards and two touchdowns while corralling four of six targets for 38 yards.
In Kerwynn Williams' (quad/ribs) first two starts, Penny had a minimal role as a short-yardage back. Latest on RB Elijhaa Penny including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com George Aston #45. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
His first carry of the year was nothing to note, and the fullback isn't likely to see an expanded role anytime soon.Active for all 16 games last season, Penny didn't reach double-digit offensive snaps in a game until the final three contests, when he accounted for most of his production. From that point forward, he earned 67 of his 96 offensive snaps for the year, during which he recorded all but one of his rushes and receptions apiece.
The 25-year-old fullback rushed seven times for 25 yards and caught eight passes for 50 yards while logging 122 offensive snaps over 14 games.CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc.Penny was deployed on two third downs and converted on one of them while being stuffed on the other.
With David Johnson returning to full health, Penny will be little more than an insurance policy within the Cardinals backfield. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Working behind veritable workhorse Kerwynn Williams, Penny was used as a short-yardage specialist, yet he still averaged 4.0 YPC in his first stint as a pro.
Saquon Barkley #26. The 6-foot-2, 234-pound fullback will make most of his impact in 2019 as a blocker for lead running back Saquon Barkley.Primarily a special-teams contributor for most of the season, Penny become more involved in the offense after Adrian Peterson injured his neck in Week 13. Williams remains the No.