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Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles scored his first touchdown since Week 16 of the 2016 NFL season when he took it to the house during the team’s Monday night showdown against the Washington Redskins. Sproles found the end zone with 1:46 left in the second quarter, which gave the Eagles a 14-10 advantage before […]

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson loves to have a plethora of running backs at his disposal, and it appears that he’ll have another one returning to the fold this week. Darren Sproles, who has played in just one game this season after playing only three last year, is expected to return to action when the […]

Darren Sproles has only played in one game this year and hasn’t practiced since Nov. 7, but according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk, Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson told the media that he would be returning to practice on Thursday. According to Pederson, Sproles is itching to get back on the field, and the team […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been anticipating the return of Darren Sproles, but he suffered a setback at practice that will prolong his absence. Jay Ajayi was the team’s primary running back, but he’s out for the season while he recovers from an ACL tear. The Eagles were considered to be one of the favorites to […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles suffered yet another setback in practice with his hamstring injury. However, it appears head coach Doug Pederson is still holding out hope for a return. The Eagles have placed Sproles on injured reserve with the likelihood that he will miss his final season in the NFL. Fortunately, Pederson is […]

It has been nothing short of a disappointing 2018 campaign for veteran running back Darren Sproles working his way back from a nagging hamstring injury. Sproles had appeared to make some significant strides in his recovery that had him on pace to be on the field against the Dallas Cowboys for Week 10 action. However, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles expect veteran running back Darren Sproles to make his much-awaited return from a lengthy injury absence against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, per Tim McManus of ESPN. Sproles hasn’t suited up since Week 1 because of a hamstring injury. He will join an Eagles backfield which has Wendell Smallwood, Josh Adams, and […]

It has been nothing short of a struggle for Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles to get back on the field over the last several weeks due to a nagging hamstring injury. Despite these continued issues, head coach Doug Pederson has voiced that he’s confident that Sproles will be able to play again at some […]

In the last few weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles have been shorthanded in the backfield with their running back situation due to injury, but Darren Sproles is set to return soon. Sproles has been dealing with hamstring issues over the last few weeks. Head coach Doug Pederson has touched upon the matter by stating that Sproles is […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ backfield has been battered by injuries over the last couple of weeks that have put them in a tough spot It appears it will be the case heading in Week 4 for veteran running back Darren Sproles still dealing with hamstring issues that will keep him off the field against the Tennessee Titans, […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said Monday that running backs Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles are expected to return to the field when the team practices on Wednesday, according to Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.  “They’re both day to day right now,” Pederson said. “We’ll evaluate them again tomorrow when the players are in and see. But […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to get back on track in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts, but it appears that the team will be a bit shorthanded in the backfield. According to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network, running backs Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles were both out of practice on Friday that has […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into Week 3 action against the Indianapolis Colts, but the team may be a bit short-handed in the backfield with two factors dealing with injuries. According to Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network, head coach Doug Pederson has voiced on Wednesday that both running backs Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles […]

The Philadelphia Eagles head into Week 2 action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with several notable players dealing with injuries that have put their statuses up in the air. According to Adam Caplan of Sirius XM Radio, the Eagles have declared wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and running back Darren Sproles out against the Buccaneers. #Eagles injury report: Out Friday […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles announced that the 2018 NFL season would be his last. However, he may want to reconsider after the training camp he has had thus far. Sproles is looking to come back strong after an injury-riddled 2017 campaign. According to NFL Network’s James Palmer, his teammates are confident he can return […]

There are a number of players aiming for a bounce-back year in the 2018 NFL season. It appears New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees already has a good idea of who will be able to return with a vengeance. Brees knows full well that the Saints have some unfinished business to take care of this […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles had considered retirement after a broken arm and torn ACL ended his 2017 NFL season early. However, he has returned with the desire to potentially make history. Sproles has long been the quintessential all-purpose back. He said on his official website that he hopes to solidify his place in NFL history by […]

All but two members of the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles were present for the first day of organized team activities on Monday. Head coach Doug Pederson said that the veteran duo of defensive lineman Michael Bennett and running back Darren Sproles were those two exceptions to an otherwise perfect attendance, per Josh Alper […]

Darren Sproles is going to play at least one more season in the NFL after inking a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday, and he expects to play with the same effectiveness and strength that he had prior to suffering a season-ending injury in Week 3 of the 2017 season. Via Dave Spadaro […]

Following the first Super Bowl win in franchise history, the Philadelphia Eagles have been steadily strengthening their roster this offseason. The front office has continued to add more depth on both sides of the ball to make another push toward a deep playoff run. One position where the Eagles have had a lot of talent over […]

The Philadelphia Eagles sustained a number of key injuries throughout the 2017 NFL season en route to their win in Super Bowl LII. Among the notable names to go down for the season was running back Darren Sproles. There had been some speculation regarding whether or not the 35-year-old would return for the 2018 NFL season. According […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will be playing in Super Bowl LII without the services of Darren Sproles. The veteran running back was lost for the year just three games into the season after breaking his arm and tearing his ACL on the same play against the New York Giants in September. There were fears that that […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles’ 2017 season essentially ended before it even began. Sproles suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL on the same play during a run in Week 3 against the New York Giants. As a result, the veteran ball-carrier’s future in the NFL became unclear. However, Sproles said in a video […]

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles, who contemplated retiring from professional football recently, may very well call it a career following this past weekend’s developments. Kevin Patra of NFL.com reported that the 34-year-old veteran suffered a broken arm and a torn ACL, both in the same play, during Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are a team on the rise in NFC with promising young quarterback Carson Wentz leading the way under center and a talented group around him. Unfortunately, during Sunday’s game against the division rival New York Giants, the Eagles lost one of their most versatile players to injury. Running back Darren Sproles went […]

LeGarrette Blount thought that the Philadelphia Eagles signed him in the offseason to help the team boost its rushing attack. Two games into the season, that has yet to manifest on the Eagles’ usage of Blount, especially in Week 2 when the running back registered zero carries and had just one in a 27-20 road […]

Last Sunday, Matt Lombardo of NJ.com, implied that Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is in danger of getting cut by the team. Despite the fact that he has opened both preseason games atop the depth chart and been given the bulk of the snaps and carries with the first-team offense, it wouldn’t be surprising […]