The Facts: The Eagles announced Friday they agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep Sproles in town through 2017. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the added year is worth $4.5 million, per a source.
Diehards Line:
The move to add a year for the shifty back and explosive return man comes on the heels of the Eagles fielding trade calls for the running back during the NFL Draft. At 33 years old, Sproles still owns a big role in Philly. Not only will he return punts, but he is set to be a major factor out of the backfield. With presumptive starter Ryan Mathews sitting out the beginning of camp with an injury, it's Sproles who's taking the starting snaps. The shifty pass-catcher projects well in coach Doug Pederson's offense. Sproles led the NFL in both punt return yards (446) and punt return touchdowns (two) last season. Since 2007 he's the NFL's all-purpose yards leader (16,207) and leads all running backs in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.