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Penny was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the [[2018 NFL draft]].[{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Seahawks bolster RB ranks by drafting Rashaad Penny |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-bolster-rb-ranks-by-drafting-rashaad-penny-0ap3000000929143 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}] On May 16, 2018, Penny signed a four-year deal worth $10.7 million featuring a $5.9 million signing bonus.[{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=May 16, 2018 |title=Seahawks sign 2018 first-rounder Rashaad Penny |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-sign-no-27-overall-selection-rashaad-penny-0ap3000000933139 |access-date=May 16, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}] He made his NFL debut in the Seahawks' 27–24 loss to the [[Denver Broncos]] in the season opener. He had seven carries for eight yards to go along with four receptions for 35 yards.[{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Stock watch: How did the Seahawks grade out in their 27–24 opening-week defeat to the Broncos? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/how-did-the-seahawks-grade-out-in-their-27-24-opening-week-defeat-to-the-broncos/ |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}] In a Week 10 loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Penny had a breakout game with 12 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny On 108 Yards Against The Rams |url=https://www.seahawks.com/audio/the-huddle-rashaad-penny-on-108-yards-against-the-rams |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 419 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00.htm |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] The Seahawks made the playoffs as the #5-seed and faced off against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Dallas Cowboys 24, Seattle Seahawks 22|Wild Card Round]]. In the 24–22 loss, Penny had four carries for 29 rushing yards.[{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050dal.htm |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |
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Penny was selected by the [[Seattle Seahawks]] with the 27th overall pick in the first round of the [[2018 NFL draft]].[{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=April 26, 2018 |title=Seahawks bolster RB ranks by drafting Rashaad Penny |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-bolster-rb-ranks-by-drafting-rashaad-penny-0ap3000000929143 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}] On May 16, 2018, Penny signed a four-year deal worth $10.7 million featuring a $5.9 million signing bonus.[{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=May 16, 2018 |title=Seahawks sign 2018 first-rounder Rashaad Penny |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-sign-no-27-overall-selection-rashaad-penny-0ap3000000933139 |access-date=May 16, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}] He made his NFL debut in the Seahawks' 27–24 loss to the [[Denver Broncos]] in the season opener. He had seven carries for eight yards to go along with four receptions for 35 yards.[{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Stock watch: How did the Seahawks grade out in their 27–24 opening-week defeat to the Broncos? |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/how-did-the-seahawks-grade-out-in-their-27-24-opening-week-defeat-to-the-broncos/ |access-date=October 1, 2018 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}] In a Week 10 loss to the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Penny had a breakout game with 12 carries for 108 yards and a touchdown.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny On 108 Yards Against The Rams |url=https://www.seahawks.com/audio/the-huddle-rashaad-penny-on-108-yards-against-the-rams |access-date=November 30, 2018 |website=Seahawks.com |language=en-US}}] Overall, he finished his rookie season with 419 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00.htm |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] The Seahawks made the playoffs as the #5-seed and faced off against the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#NFC: Dallas Cowboys 24, Seattle Seahawks 22|Wild Card Round]]. In the 24–22 loss, Penny had four carries for 29 rushing yards.[{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050dal.htm |access-date=February 6, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |
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In Week 2 of the 2019 season against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Penny rushed 10 times for 62 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season as the Seahawks won 28–26.[{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28–26 as Roethlisberger exits |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128110 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] During Week 12 against the [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], Penny finished with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks won 17–9.[{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Penny runs for 129 yards, Seahawks beat Eagles 17–9 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128008 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] In Week 13 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Penny rushed 15 times for 74 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in the 37–30 win.[{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37–30 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128112 |access-date=December 2, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] In Week 14, Penny suffered a torn ACL and was ruled out the rest of the season.[{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Rashaad Penny suffers torn ACL, out for season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rashaad-penny-suffers-torn-acl-out-for-season-0ap3000001086302 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}] Overall, in the 2019 season, Penny appeared in ten games and recorded 370 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with eight receptions for 83 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |
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In Week 2 of the 2019 season against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Penny rushed 10 times for 62 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season as the Seahawks won 28–26.[{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28–26 as Roethlisberger exits |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128110 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] During Week 12 against the [[2019 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]], Penny finished with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown as the Seahawks won 17–9.[{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Penny runs for 129 yards, Seahawks beat Eagles 17–9 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128008 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] In Week 13 against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Penny rushed 15 times for 74 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 33 yards and a touchdown in the 37–30 win.[{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2019 |title=Seahawks take over 1st place in NFC West, beat Vikings 37–30 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128112 |access-date=December 2, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}] In Week 14, Penny suffered a torn ACL and was ruled out the rest of the season.[{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Rashaad Penny suffers torn ACL, out for season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rashaad-penny-suffers-torn-acl-out-for-season-0ap3000001086302 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}] Overall, in the 2019 season, Penny appeared in 10 games and recorded 370 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns along with eight receptions for 83 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |
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Penny was placed on the active/[[physically unable to perform list]] (PUP) at the start of training camp on August 3, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Seahawks TE Will Dissly Passes Physical; RB Rashaad Penny Opens Camp On PUP List |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-te-will-dissly-passes-physical-rb-rashaad-penny-opens-camp-on-pup-list |access-date=August 3, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}] He was moved to the reserve/PUP list at the start of the regular season on September 5, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-to-establish-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}] Penny was activated from the PUP list into the active roster on December 19, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Seahawks Activate RB Rashaad Penny & DE Damontre Moore |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-activate-rb-rashaad-penny-de-damontre-moore |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com}}] He appeared in three games in the 2020 season.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |
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Penny was placed on the active/[[physically unable to perform list]] (PUP) at the start of training camp on August 3, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 3, 2020 |title=Seahawks TE Will Dissly Passes Physical; RB Rashaad Penny Opens Camp On PUP List |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-te-will-dissly-passes-physical-rb-rashaad-penny-opens-camp-on-pup-list |access-date=August 3, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}] He was moved to the reserve/PUP list at the start of the regular season on September 5, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-to-establish-initial-53-man-roster |access-date=September 16, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}] Penny was activated from the PUP list into the active roster on December 19, 2020.[{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Seahawks Activate RB Rashaad Penny & DE Damontre Moore |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-activate-rb-rashaad-penny-de-damontre-moore |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Seahawks.com}}] He appeared in three games in the 2020 season.[{{Cite web |title=Rashaad Penny 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PennRa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}] |