Penning (toe) is no longer in a walking boot and could be available for the Saints' Week 1 contest against the Cardinals on Sunday, Sept. 7, Matthew Paras of NOLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penning was carted off the field during the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers due to a toe injury. The 2022 first-rounder is progressing well in his recovery, though head coach Kellen Moore was noncommittal about whether Penning would be available for the Saints' regular-season opener. If Penning is not cleared to play Week 1, Dillon Radunz would be the top candidate to start at left guard.