Former NFL running back Darren Sproles was one of the league’s most dangerous receiving backs during his time in the league. Playing from 2005 to 2019, the Kansas State product found success with the San Diego Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles, but is probably best known for his time with the New Orleans Saints.
Sproles had the most productive stretch of his career playing under Sean Payton in New Orleans. The former Chargers fourth-round pick joined the Saints ahead of the 2011 season and proceeded to set career-highs in touches (173), yards from scrimmage (1,313), and touchdowns (nine).
Former Pro Bowl running back Darren Sproles confirmed in an interview with Kay Adams on Thursday that he plans to accept a role on the Denver Broncos' coaching staff in 2026.
The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.
The Denver Broncos are making late-preseason moves that may have long-term impact. Ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the Broncos brought in former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn for a workout—a move signaling interest in adding depth and versatility to the backfield.
Saquon Barkley steps onto the NovaCare field like a headliner. His cleats shine. He jukes like Barry in Tecmo Bowl. You half expect a slow-motion montage and a Creed riff.
Listed at just 5’5”, Deuce Vaughn is currently the shortest player in the NFL, an inch shorter than the legendary “short king” himself, Darren Sproles.
As fans and onlookers wait for the 2025-26 CFB season to begin, they can only speculate and make predictions on how their favorites fare this fall. So, while we all wait for the near future, why not dive into the best of the sport's past?
The NFL gave a rightfully earned shoutout to Kansas native and football icon Darren Sproles, celebrating his remarkable career that rose from high school stardom to greatness.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The Detroit Lions have lost seven assistant coaches this offseason, and they are continuing the process of filling some lower-level roles under new coordinators John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard.
FRISCO — While the head coach drama continues at The Star, the Dallas Cowboys have a few roster projects awaiting them once their lengthy evaluations of the 2024 season are complete.
Darren Sproles did not particularly like playing with Carzon Wentz during their shared tenure with the Philadelphia Eagles. Need proof? Well, look no further
A total of 13 former Saints are among this year's nominees. A total of 13 former New Orleans Saints have been nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The Dallas Cowboys may face a running back issue in the upcoming season. Some fans may not know that a notable Kansas State University running back named Darren Sproles has a doppelganger on the Dallas Cowboys roster.
Adrian Peterson of the @Redskins and Darren Sproles of the @Eagles have each found the end zone today.
This is the 2nd game in NFL history in which 2 running backs age 33 or older have run for a TD - Ollie Matson and Alex Webster did so on October 18, 1964. #HTTR#FlyEaglesFly
The shifty, change-of-pace back has been a staple of NFL offenses for as long as any of us can remember: the little runner who operates mostly as a third-down specialist; a smaller player thought to be less durable than the prototypical every-down back, but absolute hell on defenses.
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