Darren Sproles has been preparing for the upcoming season with help from some notable former teammates.
The former Philadelphia Eagles running back recently shared videos on Instagram that showed him working out with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Chicago Bears backup Chase Daniel.
The videos, which were originally posted on Tuesday by San Diego-based strength and conditioning coach Todd Durkin, show Sproles, 36, catching passes from Brees and Daniel. Another shared video featured Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey’s Instagram handle. Pumphrey shared the video on his own Instagram page.
Sproles is currently a free agent. Earlier this month, Sproles indicated that he wanted to continue playing if the right situation popped up. Sproles had previously said that last season would be his final campaign in the NFL.
Sproles was sidelined for 10 games last season due to a lingering hamstring injury. However, once he was able to return to the lineup in Week 13, Sproles contributed as a change-of-pace back. The veteran running back produced 120 rushing yards, 160 receiving yards and three total touchdowns last season.
The Eagles could have interest in bringing back Sproles during training camp. He could also be of interest to the Saints, as he played for the New Orleans organization from 2011-13.
The aging playmaker will probably take his time before signing a contract. The Eagles’ training camp doesn’t begin until July 24, so Sproles has plenty of time to make a decision on a return to Philadelphia, if the team is still interested in his services.
Sproles is currently sixth on the NFL’s all-time all-purpose yards list. He needs just 163 yards to move past former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown for the fifth spot on the list. Four of the five players ahead of Sproles on the list are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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