Seahawks rookie RB Rashaad Penny, the 27th overall pick in April's draft, underwent successful surgery to repair his broken left pointer finger on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. News of Penny's injury was first reported Tuesday evening by Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
The Seahawks are hopeful to have Penny, the San Diego State product and only the third running back selected in the first round in franchise history, back for the opener Sept. 9 in Denver. However, Penny's injury provides unfortunate clarity on Seattle's backfield pecking order, at least early in the season, where the 2017 seventh-rounder Chris Carson is increasingly entrenched as the starter.