Darren Sproles Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Eagles RB

With a new face on the Philadelphia sideline—Chip Kelly's replacement, head coach Doug Pederson—a familiar one may be on the way out. Eagles running back Darren Sproles has reportedly drawn interest from other NFL teams.

Continue for updates.

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Sproles Comments on Absence from OTAs

Monday, June 6

Sproles told reporters that "family stuff" caused him to miss the Eagles' OTAs, adding that reports he was holding out for a trade or a new contract were "false."

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Sproles Reports to Eagles

Monday, June 6

Bob Grotz of the Delaware County Daily Times noted Sproles' presence on the field during the Eagles' minicamp. Earlier, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Sproles was "slated to show up" for minicamp and that the team expected him to do so.

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Eagles Deny Sproles Trade Rumors

Wednesday, May 18

Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reported the Eagles have denied they had conversations with teams regarding a potential trade of Sproles:

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Pederson Comments on Sproles Situation

Tuesday, May 17

"Pederson said [Sproles] wasn't shopped, doesn't want to be traded, will be part of the team, [and] won't be at voluntary camp," per Grotz.

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Teams Have Inquired About Sproles

Tuesday, May 17

According to Rapoport, the Eagles "received calls of trade interest" for Sproles in the middle of the draft, and the running back plans to stay away from the team during OTAs until everything is resolved.

Sproles is on the West Coast with his family, Rapoport added, but the situation isn't "filled with frustration."

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Versatile Sproles Has Played Big Role for Eagles

The Eagles acquired Sproles from New Orleans in a 2014 trade, and this is the final year of his contract. He was a key piece of the Chip Kelly era, carrying the ball 140 times and catching 95 passes over two seasons. He also continues to make an impact on special teams after 10 seasons in the NFL, leading the league with 446 punt return yards and two punt return touchdowns last year.

The 32-year-old Sproles is Philadelphia's No. 2 running back behind Ryan Mathews. The Eagles have already traded one running back this offseason, shipping DeMarco Murray to the Tennessee Titans in March.

Matt Lombardo of 97.5 The Fanatic did note the new Eagles regime drafted running back Wendell Smallwood in the fifth round. It's unclear what, if anything, Smallwood's presence means for Sproles right now.

Per Spotrac, Sproles carries a $3.5 million salary with a $4.5 million cap hit. It's not a number too huge to move should the Eagles go with Mathews and Smallwood in their backfield this season.

Given Sproles' versatility and that teams are always in search of playmakers, there would seem to be a long list of potential suitors looking to make a deal happen.