John Penisini

26-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for John Penisini in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a contract with the Saints in January of 2024.
Works out with NOLA
DTFree Agent
December 6, 2023
The Saints brough in Penisini (undisclosed) for a tryout Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Penisini was waived from Carolina's reserve/PUP list in early August and he has not been claimed since being let go by the Panthers. While the nature of his injury was never disclosed, it appears the 26-year-old is now once again ready to contribute for a team this season. Penisini most recently played in 2021 with the Lions, logging 14 tackles and one pass defended while serving as a rotational defensive tackle across 16 games.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

56253%
51749%
50047%
27126%
394%
172%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do John Penisini's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
335 lbs
 
Shuttle Time
4.93 sec
 
Vertical Jump
25.5 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
32.88 in
 
2021 Fantasy Outlook
Penisini came out of nowhere to lead Lions defensive tackles in snaps in 2020 despite playing through a shoulder condition that later required offseason surgery. While third-round rookie Alim McNeill could take over Penisini's starting role at nose tackle, it would be a surprise if Penisini doesn't at least serve in a key rotational role going forward.
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Let go once again
DTFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 9, 2023
Penisini (undisclosed) was waived from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Reverts to reserve/PUP list
DTCarolina Panthers
Undisclosed
August 2, 2023
Penisini (undisclosed) has cleared waivers and reverted to the Panthers' reserve/PUP list, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Gets cut loose
DTFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 1, 2023
Penisini (undisclosed) was waived from the active/PUP list Tuesday with a failed physical designation, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Placed on PUP list
DTCarolina Panthers
Undisclosed
July 23, 2023
Penisini (undisclosed) will start training camp on the Panthers' active/PUP list, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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Ends retirement, joins Carolina
DTCarolina Panthers
April 10, 2023
Penisini signed a contract with the Panthers on Monday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.
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