Penning was never in contention for Guard. They signed an experienced starting Left Guard Lucas Patrick before minicamp.
The initial plan going into May was for Penning to compete with Fuaga at Left Tackle. But Fuaga ran away with the starting Left Tackle job from day 1 in rookie minicamp. Penning’s next options were compete for starting RT with Udoh or he would have became the top backup OT.
Fortunately Penning was able to establish himself as a starting RT. His development needs the continuity of staying at the one position working for him.