Eagles RB Darren Sproles leaning towards returning for 13th season

Alec Brzezinski

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Eagles running back Darren Sproles played in just three games this season after tearing his ACL, but he's not yet ready for retirement.

Sproles told NFL.com that he's "leaning" toward returning for a 13th NFL season despite the injury and his age (35 in June). Sproles said that he wants to "go out on his own terms".

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Sproles, selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft, has 3,366 total rushing yards with 22 touchdowns, and 4,656 receiving yards with 30 more touchdowns. 

The Eagles are set to take on the Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday. Sproles began the season as a key piece in Philadelphia's backfield, but Jay Ajayi and LeGarrette Blount will carry most of the load against New England.

Alec Brzezinski