Report: Seahawks' Rashaad Penny's Injury Diagnosed as Fractured Tibia; Surgery Likely

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Seattle running back will likely need surgery after he was carted off the field.

PeteCarroll announced thatPenny had a serious injury.

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Pete Carroll says Rashaad Penny has a “serious” ankle injury and it will be very tough for Seahawks to get him back. Sounds he will be out a long time—again. @thenewstribune pic.twitter.com/vjkBDprz4I

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During the timeout, Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny was helped off of the field and then carted into the locker room. pic.twitter.com/6r8emGp9O5

The running back had 54 yards on eight carries before he was injured in the third quarter.

In a win over the Detroit Lions, the first-round pick had his best game of the season, rushing for 150 yards and two scores.

In four games this season,Penny has averaged 6.0 yards per carry and has been very efficient.

The running back ended the year with over 100 yards and at least one touchdown in four of his last five games. His 5.7 career rushing average would make him one of the top runners in league history.

Injuries have been the only problem forPenny.

Over the last three seasons,Penny missed 26 games because of injury, but never topped 10 games. He tore his knee in 2019.

He was listed on the injury report with a shoulder problem.

Kenneth Walker III, a second-round pick, is likely to be the replacement forPenny. Additional snaps should be given to DeeJay Dallas.