The RB market has been a bit slow to develop. One player still waiting to sign is Rashaad Penny. Here are the three best landing spots for the former first-rounder.
The aforementioned Patterson is expected to depart the franchise in free agency and Mike Davis was an inefficient runner last season.
Penny possesses the size, speed, and physical running style necessary to thrive in Arthur Smith's system. Given their salary cap situation, Atlanta should take a chance on a low-cost running back with something to prove in 2022 in hopes of improving their backfield this coming season. Penny is exactly the type of high-upside ball-carrier that could solve their woes.
The Buccaneers currently possess just a little under $5 million in available cap space, via Spotrac. Fournette's potential departure means Licht would have to look for a low-cost replacement as he plans to fill out his backfield. The presence of Ke'Shawn Vaughn gives the Buccaneers one option, but Vaughn does his best work when part of a two-or-three-man committee. Penny would be an excellent replacement for Fournette, as both backs play with a similar punishing style and mindset.