Chargers' Trevor Penning: Lands on injured reserve
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The Chargers placed Penning (concussion) on injured reserve Saturday.
Penning entered the league's concussion protocol following the Chargers' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks. He'll be required to miss at least four games, so Week 10 against the Ravens on Monday, Nov. 16 is the earliest that Penning can return.
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Chargers' Trevor Penning: Staying in concussion protocol
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Penning (concussion) was been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Denver.
Penning has not make much progress through the league's concussion protocol, given that he was held out of practice all week. His next opportunity to play is Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Penning (concussion) was a non-participant at the Chargers' practice Thursday.
Penning has missed back-to-back practices to open the week while in concussion protocol. The offensive lineman appears to be rather unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with Denver, and Logan Taylor would be a candidate to draw a start at left guard in his place.
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Chargers' Trevor Penning: DNP with concussion
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Penning (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
Penning exited the Chargers' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks early with a head injury. The offensive guard has entered the league's five-step concussion protocol and will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to return to full contact.
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Chargers' Trevor Penning: Heads to locker room
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Penning (head) exited Sunday's contest against Seattle in the fourth quarter.
Penning was sent to the locker room late in the second half to be evaluated for a head injury. The 27-year-old was operating as the team's left guard versus the Seahawks.
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Chargers' Trevor Penning: Sticking with Chargers
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Penning re-signed to Los Angeles on a one-year, $4.5 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Penning will get a chance to continue his development with the Chargers after having joined the team mid-season via trade from the Saints in 2025. The 2022 first-round pick started four of his seven appearances with Los Angeles last season and will be a candidate to contribute at both guard and tackle in 2026.
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Chargers' Trevor Penning: Dealt to L.A.
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The Chargers acquired Penning from the Saints on Tuesday in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
A 2022 first-round selection of the Saints, Penning began his career as an offensive tackle, but he had been serving primarily as New Orleans' starting left guard in 2025. After acquiring Penning, the Chargers could revisit using him at tackle, where the team has lost both of its projected starters -- Rashawn Slater (kneecap) and Joe Alt (ankle) -- to season-ending injuries. Penning is in the final season of his rookie deal and is set to become a free agent this spring.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Good to go against Seattle
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Penning (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Penning missed the first two games of the season due to a toe injury that he suffered during the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers. He was a limited participant in practice this past week, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to make his regular-season debut Sunday, when he'll start at left guard.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Still nursing toe injury
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Penning (toe) did not participate at practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Penning wasn't able to practice during the week leading up to New Orleans' season opener before missing that contest, and his availability for Week 2 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the 49ers.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Sidelined for Week 1
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Penning (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
The 2022 first-round pick from Northern Iowa didn't practice all week due to a toe injury, making it no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday. Dillon Radunz is expected to serve as the Saints' top left guard while Penning remains sidelined.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Misses practice Wednesday
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Penning (toe) did not participate at the Saints' practice Wednesday.
Penning shed his walking boot last week, but he was still unable to practice to open the week. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's regular-season opener against Arizona. If he's unable to go in Week 1, Dillon Radunz would likely draw the start at left guard versus the Cardinals.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Sheds walking boot
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Penning (toe) is no longer in a walking boot and could be available for the Saints' Week 1 contest against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 7, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.
Penning was carted off the field during the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers due to a toe injury. The 2022 first-rounder is progressing well in his recovery, though head coach Kellen Moore was noncommittal about whether Penning would be available for the Saints' regular-season opener. If Penning is not cleared to play Week 1, Dillon Radunz would be the top candidate to start at left guard.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Avoids major injury
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Penning is expected to miss just a few weeks with the foot injury he sustained during Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
There was fear Penning suffered a severe injury when he was carted to the locker room Sunday, but the issue is ultimately one he should be able to work through relatively quickly. He had been displaying encouraging signs since being moved inside to guard, and he's still very much in the running for the starting job at left guard come Week 1 of the regular season.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Injured in preseason opener
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Penning was carted to the locker room with an undisclosed injury Sunday against the Chargers, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.
Penning played 20 offensive snaps against Los Angeles, and saw all of his action at left guard, prior to leaving with the injury. Selected 19th overall in the 2022 Draft, Penning is competing with Dillon Radunz for the starting job at left guard with the Saints.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Will have 2026 option declined
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The Saints are not expected to exercise Penning's fifth-year option for the 2026 season, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
The 19th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Penning has not developed into a reliable starter in New Orleans. After starting just six games across his first two seasons, Penning started all 17 regular-season contests at right tackle last season, but he's consistently received poor marks for his pass protection.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Moves to right side
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Penning played right tackle during OTAs last week, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Penning played on the left side last season but struggled at the position. With the addition of first-round selection Taliese Fuaga and Ryan Ramczyk (knee) still being sidelined, Penning, a Wisconsin product, will have the opportunity to prove he can succeed at right tackle during offseason activities.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Back at practice
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Penning, who spent the offseason rehabbing from a Lisfranc injury in his right foot that he suffered in January, is participating in training camp practices, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
Penning was day-to-day Thursday with a minor foot injury that was unrelated to the Lisfranc injury that he suffered in the Saints' 2022 regular-season finale against the Panthers. Now that he's healthy, Penning will compete against James Hurst for the starting left tackle spot to protect new quarterback Derek Carr.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Dealing with foot injury
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Head coach Dennis Allen said Thursday that Penning (foot) is day-to-day with a "minor" foot injury unrelated to the one he suffered last year, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Penning underwent surgery in January for a Lisfranc injury in his right foot that he suffered in the Saints' 2022 regular-season finale against the Panthers. He also missed the first 11 games of 2022 while recovering from surgery for a turf toe injury he suffered in the preseason. Once healthy, the 2022 first-round pick out of Northern Iowa is expected to compete against James Hurst for the starting left tackle spot.
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Saints' Trevor Penning: Expected to be back for camp
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The Saints expect Penning (foot) to be ready for training camp, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Penning is expected to be ready for training camp after suffering a Lisfranc injury in January. Even though he might not be ready for the the start of camp this news is still promising for the 23-year-old as he can use the opportunity to further develop ahead of his second season.
