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Tagged: Darren Sproles (33 Results)

Around the NFL: Omission of the decade

Frank Gore took another step towards the Hall of Fame earlier in the week, when the league named him to its All-Decade team. But I don’t think they got it right. When I look at the numbers, I don’t see him as even one of the top 10 backs of the just-completed decade.  more »

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Nov
16

Eagles sign RB Ajayi

The Philadelphia Eagles signed running back JAY AJAYI to a contract on Friday. With veteran running back DARREN SPROLES out for the season and fellow running back JORDAN HOWARD dealing withMore a shoulder injury, Ajay could have fantasy value moving forward. Howard is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
29

Eagles get good news on injured players

Philadelphia running back MILES SANDERS was injured in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, but head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that X-rays on the rookie were negative and heMore is “going to be OK”. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his progress this week to see if “OK” means he will play this weekend against Chicago. Wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON is also expected back at practice this week, as is veteran running back DARREN SPROLES. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
12

Eagles place RB Clement on injured reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back COREY CLEMENT on injured reserve on Friday with a shoulder injury. With Clement on IR, the Eagles decided to promote running back BOSTON SCOTT fromMore the practice squad to the active roster. Scott can also return punts, which could be helpful with DARREN SPROLES also out with an injury. Less

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Jul
20

Sproles returns to Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Friday that veteran running back DARREN SPROLES will return to the team for a 15th NFL season. Sproles adds even more depth to an already deep running back room, while also bringing some explosiveness to the return game.

Source: Team Website

Jun
28

Sproles seen working out with Drew Brees

Veteran running back DARREN SPROLES is currently a free agent, although he was spotted recently working out with New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES. Sproles, 36, said earlier this month that he wanted to continue playing if the right situation came up.

Source: Star-Ledger

Factoid: Late bloomers

Earlier in the week we were kicking around the idea of whether the plug can safely be pulled on a running back if he doesn’t do much early in his career. Can we reasonably give up on a back (specifically Kenneth Dixon) if he hasn’t had a good season in his first three years?   more »

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Andy Richardson: Looking ahead to Week 11

We're on the eve of Week 10, but for me and I suspect most of us, it's not a terrible week as far as byes go. The four teams not playing this week -- Ravens, Broncos, Texans and Vikings -- take some very good wide receivers with them. But only one (maybe two) good fantasy quarterbacks, and very little at running back or tight end. Week 11, though, is different.   more »

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Oct
9

Eagles place Ajayi on injured reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have placed running back JAY AJAYI on injured reserve. Ajayi reportedly tore his ACL in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. With Ajayi out, the Eagles will turn to some combination of DARREN SPROLES, COREY CLEMENT, WENDELL SMALLWOOD, and rookie JOSH ADAMS.

Source: Team Website

Sep
27

Jeffery practices in full

Philadelphia wide receiver ALSHON JEFFERY was a full participant in practice for the first time this season on Wednesday. There has been no official word on Jeffery’s status for Sunday’s gameMore against the Tennessee Titans but he appears to be trending in the right direction. Meanwhile, running backs JAY AJAYI and DARREN SPROLES missed practice and remain question marks for Sunday’s game. Less

Source: Team Blog

Sep
22

Philly backfield in disarray

Philadelphia running backs JAY AJAYI and DARREN SPROLES have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. COREY CLEMENT would be next in line but he is now listedMore as questionable due to a quad injury. If Clement can’t play, the Eagles would be down to WENDELL SMALLWOOD and JOSH ADAMS. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Fantasy News: Kick return preview

Let me touch on just a moment on kick returns. Many leagues award credit when a player scores a touchdown on a kickoff of punt return, and there are some who also dole out bonuses for return yardage. So it makes sense to look at those roles.   more »

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Jul
16

2018 to be last season for Sproles

Philadelphia Pro Bowl running back DARREN SPROLES confirmed on Sunday that 2018 will be his final season in the NFL. Sproles had planned for 2017 to be his final season, butMore that was before an ACL injury ended his year in Week #3. During his rehab, Sproles determined that he could retain the quickness needed “for one more healthy year”. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Will Ajayi break out?

The Eagles will use a committee of backs, with two and three backs heavily involved in most games. Or will they? Running backs coach Duce Staley indicates the team is looking to use Jay Ajayi in more of a featured role this season.  more »

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May
28

Eagles RB Clement looking for increased role in crowded backfield

Philadelphia running back COREY CLEMENT is looking to build on his playoff and Super Bowl success and increase his role with the Eagles heading into the 2018 season. While Clement isMore a promising young back, fellow running back JAY AJAYI is expected to lead the way for the Eagles. The Philadelphia backfield is also a crowded place with DARREN SPROLES, WENDELL SMALLWOOD, DONNEL PUMPHREY, MATT JONES, and JOSH ADAMS all in the mix as well. Less

Source: Philadelphia Daily News

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