The Chargers acquired Penning from the Saints on Tuesday in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft pick, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

A 2022 first-round selection of the Saints, Penning began his career as an offensive tackle, but he had been serving primarily as New Orleans' starting left guard in 2025. After acquiring Penning, the Chargers could revisit using him at tackle, where the team has lost both of its projected starters -- Rashawn Slater (kneecap) and Joe Alt (ankle) -- to season-ending injuries. Penning is in the final season of his rookie deal and is set to become a free agent this spring.

Penning (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Penning missed the first practice of the week due to an ankle injury. He ended the week with back-to-back limited sessions, and the 2022 first-rounder has been cleared to play Sunday and start at left guard.

Penning (toe) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Penning missed the first two games of the season due to a toe injury that he suffered during the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers. He was a limited participant in practice this past week, and he's progressed enough in his recovery to make his regular-season debut Sunday, when he'll start at left guard.

Penning (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Penning was able to return to practice for the first time since the start of the regular season. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks.

Penning (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penning missed the Saints' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals due to a toe injury and remained sidelined throughout practice this week, so it's no surprise he'll miss his second consecutive game Sunday. Expect Dillon Radunz to continue serving as New Orleans' top left guard until Penning returns to the field.

Penning (toe) did not participate at practice Wednesday, John Hendrix of AthlonSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Penning wasn't able to practice during the week leading up to New Orleans' season opener before missing that contest, and his availability for Week 2 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance to play Sunday versus the 49ers.

Penning (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The 2022 first-round pick from Northern Iowa didn't practice all week due to a toe injury, making it no surprise that he's been ruled out ahead of Sunday. Dillon Radunz is expected to serve as the Saints' top left guard while Penning remains sidelined.

Penning (toe) did not participate at the Saints' practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Penning shed his walking boot last week, but he was still unable to practice to open the week. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice before Sunday's regular-season opener against Arizona. If he's unable to go in Week 1, Dillon Radunz would likely draw the start at left guard versus the Cardinals.

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.

Penning is expected to miss just a few weeks with the foot injury he sustained during Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was fear Penning suffered a severe injury when he was carted to the locker room Sunday, but the issue is ultimately one he should be able to work through relatively quickly. He had been displaying encouraging signs since being moved inside to guard, and he's still very much in the running for the starting job at left guard come Week 1 of the regular season.