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Donald Penn | Tackle

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/27/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 305
College: Utah State
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Bucs LT Donald Penn (calf) has been activated from camp/PUP.
Penn missed the first three weeks of camp with a calf strain suffered during July workouts in Los Angeles. He notified the Bucs beforehand and they were understanding. Penn hasn't missed a start since the 2007 season. Pro Football Focus graded Penn as a top-ten left tackle in 2011, grading him especially effectively as a run blocker. He's a good fit for run-minded Greg Schiano. Fri, Aug 17, 2012 04:33:00 PM

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Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Bucs LT Donald Penn will miss "several weeks" of training camp with a calf strain.

Penn got hurt working out in Los Angeles and notified the club before he reported. "Not sure exactly how long that will be (or) keep him from participating," coach Greg Schiano said. "... Maybe a couple weeks and we'll play it by ear." As long as Penn is healthy for a preseason game or two, the Bucs should be fine. They have the potential to field one of the NFL's top offensive lines.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Thu, Jul 26, 2012 03:20:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Buccaneers re-signed LT Donald Penn to a six-year, $43 million contract.

It may seem like a smart investment for the Bucs to lock up an ascending tackle, but this is quite a commitment for a player coming off a disappointing season. Still, Penn will be an asset up front if he can keep his weight in check. Josh Freeman dynasty owners should be pleased.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 11:33:00 AM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Bucs agreed to terms with LT Donald Penn on a multi-year contract.

Financials and length haven't been disclosed. The Bucs really caved here, but it's not like they had an alternative with only converted basketball player Demar Dotson behind Penn on the depth chart. Though Penn didn't grade out as one of the NFL's better tackles last year, the athletic 27-year-old allowed just five sacks and has big upside. He'll need to cut down on the penalties after committing 11 last season to rank eighth in the league.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Fri, Jul 30, 2010 07:03:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs reportedly have no plans to address unsigned restricted free agent LT Donald Penn's contract situation before camp.

Penn can't be fined because he's unsigned. Penn will gain leverage if fill-in left tackle Demar Dotson struggles in training camp. A converted basketball player, Dotson has zero career starts.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Mon, Jul 26, 2010 06:47:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Unsigned restricted free agent LT Donald Penn has no plans to show up for next week's minicamp.

This situation just got a lot more interesting. While coach Raheem Morris was expressing optimism on the Penn front, GM Mark Dominik told a group of season-ticket holders that the left tackle essentially ate himself out of a contract extension. Per Profootballtalk, the Bucs are now trying to claim that Dominik's comments -- spoken publicly to a group of non-reporters -- were "off the record."
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 04:51:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Restricted free agent LT Donald Penn did not sign the Bucs' $3.168 million tender offer by Monday night's deadline.

Of all the unsigned RFAs, Penn may have the least to lose in shunning the team's offer. If the Bucs opt to drop the offer to 110 percent of last year's salary, he would lose about $100,000. The team has until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night to submit their reduced offer.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 01:52:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs have sent a letter to restricted free agent LT Donald Penn indicating that they plan to reduce his salary if he doesn't sign by June 15.

"It's a small reduction," said GM Mark Dominik. "I'm not asking Donald to show up to OTAs or do anything other than be out in California like he has been doing. He is working out. He has himself in good shape."
Source: Pewter Report
Thu, Jun 10, 2010 11:00:00 AM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Unsigned restricted free agent LT Donald Penn still has yet to report for Bucs offseason workouts.

Right tackle Jeremy Trueblood says he's been in "constant contact" with Penn, and hinted that he doesn't believe Penn will formally hold out. "I know he's working real hard to stay in shape," Trueblood said. "He'll be ready to go. ... I'm confident Donald Penn will get the job done for us once again."
Source: Tampa Tribune
Tue, Jun 8, 2010 12:00:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Unsigned restricted free agent LT Donald Penn is expected to skip voluntary workouts this offseason and may even stay away from a mandatory June minicamp, according to the Tampa Tribune.

The Bucs are refusing to sign Penn to a long-term deal, and he isn't happy about it. His weight problems surely aren't helping matters, even though he reportedly lost 35 pounds since the end of last year. The Bucs hold the cards here and we expect Penn to make a lot of noise but end up participating in training camp.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Thu, May 13, 2010 11:13:00 AM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Bucs restricted free agent LT Donald Penn has reportedly lost 35 pounds after finishing last year at 370 pounds.

Penn's play fell off down the stretch with the added weight, leaving the Bucs hesitant to lock him up long term. Penn's camp is considering issuing a trade request leading up to the draft, but they also lack leverage. Though Penn could be a nuisance this offseason, he'd still have to play for the Bucs or sit out.
Source: NFL.com
Thu, Apr 15, 2010 01:18:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs are "seriously considering" using one of their two second-round picks on a guard or tackle.

Left tackle Donald Penn is an unrestricted free agent next season, and he battled weight problems throughout 2009. Left guard Jeremy Zuttah's play fell off last season while Arron Sears has just re-joined the team after missing last season with personal issues.
Related: Arron Sears, Jeremy Zuttah
Source: Tampa Tribune
Thu, Mar 18, 2010 12:25:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs' qualifying offer to restricted free agent LT Donald Penn was at the first- and third-round level.

Penn's agent is "very displeased" about receiving the highest tender for the second straight year, as it decreases Penn's chances of landing an offer sheet from another club. The sides were close to a long-term deal last season, but talks broke down during the season. Penn's massive weight gain likely didn't help matters.
Source: NFL.com
Fri, Feb 26, 2010 12:27:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

Citing a source with knowledge of the situation, NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that the Bucs plan to place "the high" restricted free agent tender on left tackle Donald Penn.

"The high" designation could mean a first- or first- and third-round tender. We're guessing the Bucs will only use a first-round tender on the 26-year-old Penn, who struggled last season while dealing with weight issues.
Source: NFL.com
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 01:26:00 PM
Donald Penn - T - Buccaneers

The Bucs have become concerned with LT Donald Penn's weight, according to beat writer Roy Cummings.

Penn, the team's starting left tackle for the last three seasons, is listed at a relatively svelte 6'5/305, but struggled with mobility down the stretch. Cummings believes the team could draft a replacement in the first round.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 10:15:00 AM