Doug Pederson Believes Wendell Smallwood Could Make An Impact This Season

If the injury-prone Ryan Mathews misses an extended period of time at some point this season, a running back will have to emerge behind him. Could that back be fifth-round rookie Wendell Smallwood?

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson believes he could make an impact this season.

Mathews has already suffered an injury, hurting his ankle while working out last week. The Eagles running backs are thin behind him. Darren Sproles is an electric play-maker, but he’s not going to get more than 10 carries in a game. Kenjon Barner, meanwhile, has 18 career carries, while Byron Marshall and Cedric O’Neal are undrafted rookies. Smallwood may end up being the best option.

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