Nick Piccone
The Eagles have announced they’ve signed Darren Sproles to a one-year extension through the 2017 season. Ian Rapoport is reporting the extension is worth $4.5 million. From the Eagles’ website:
Being one of the oldest guys on the team, to know you’re going to be here a little bit longer, that’s a pretty good feeling,” Sproles said Friday morning shortly after signing the extension.
A dynamic and versatile player, Sproles is also atop the NFL with 16,207 all-purpose yards since 2007. He’s amassed 646 rushing yards, 775 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns during his two seasons in Philadelphia and is the only player in the NFL to record 15 or more rushing touchdowns, 25 or more receiving touchdowns and five or more punt return touchdowns in his career.
Wake up to some good news, #Eagles fans!@DarrenSproles signs a one-year extension through the 2017 season.https://t.co/SoAJkKdba6
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 29, 2016
Since 2007, @DarrenSproles leads NFL in all-purpose yards (16,207) and all RBs in receiving TDs and receiving yards. pic.twitter.com/3bvURUMXBQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 29, 2016
Darren Sproles, by the numbers …#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/xvrDhOVg29
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 29, 2016
Congrats to my dog @DarrenSproles !!! NOBODY deserved it more… Best in the game! https://t.co/hSVYQO9CIC
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) July 29, 2016
Huge congrats to my guy @DarrenSproles! One of the best dudes I’ve ever met & not to mention one heck of a football player. 🐐
— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) July 29, 2016
Sproles has 14 total touchdowns with the Eagles the past two seasons to go with two Pro Bowl appearances. He may be asked to do some more now – at least in training camp – as Ryan Mathews, the projected starter at running back, is currently out with an injury.