New Orleans Saints first-round draft pick Trevor Penning was designated to return off injured reserve today and his 21-day practice window has opened. With the Pittsburgh Steelers set to play the Saints on Sunday, Penning’s status will be one to monitor. The news was first reported by Nick Underhill of New Orleans Football.
A Northern Iowa product, Penning was selected 19th overall, one pick ahead of the Steelers, who used their 20th overall selection on quarterback Kenny Pickett. Penning made news during training camp for getting kicked out of practice after fighting with teammates, and then he suffered a foot injury that required surgery and landed him on IR.