The Seattle Seahawks began their workweek preparing to face the New York Jets on Wednesday with two familiar faces back on the field – running back Rashaad Penny and cornerback Quinton Dunbar. Both players have been officially designated to return to practice as expected.
Penny has spent the entire season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, recovering from the ACL tear he suffered one year ago against the Rams.
“We’re really excited to get him back on the field with us,” coach Pete Carroll had said Monday. “It’s just been a long haul. It’s very meaningful for him to get back out there. You really want to see him bang his breaks and really get down and hit it and give good tempo in practice.
“I’ve said it the whole time, the last thing we’re going to do is rush the timing of this.”
Dunbar is now eligible to return from injured reserve after his placement due to a nagging knee injury.
Penny and Dunbar don’t count against the 53-man roster until they are officially activated.
