New Orleans Saints
Darren Sproles - #43 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 6"/ 190 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/20/1983 |
| Birthplace | Waterloo, IA |
| College | Kansas State |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 4th round, 29th pick by Chargers |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 244 | 1 |
Future uncertain for Saints OLT Bushrod
A hole at left tackle will command the Saints' attention this offseason if they fail to re-sign OLT Jermon Bushrod.
NFC South Spin cycle: Tough test awaits suspect Falcons run 'D'
The Falcons came up short against the Bucs in a game where they nothing to gain, and the Panthers rallied against the Saints in Week 17.
Panthers defeat Saints to end year on four-game win streak
Drew Brees made more NFL history, but so did the Saints' defense in an undesirable way, and the Panthers rallied to a 44-38 victory Sunday.
Saints DE Smith will be back only at reduced rate
The Saints put questions about Sean Payton’s future to rest with the announcement of his new contract, and one of the next big issues for the team to tackle will be its salary-cap situation.
Saints place Thomas on injured reserve
The Saints placed RB Pierre Thomas (knee) on injured reserve on Saturday.
Report: Saints, Payton agree to contract extension
The Saints and Sean Payton agreed in principle to a multi-year contract extension, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons earn top seed, Bucs keep sinking
The Falcons clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC with their win over the Lions in Week 16. Meanwhile, the Bucs continued to implode.
Saints play spoiler in 34-31 victory over Cowboys
Garrett Hartley kicked a 20-yard field in overtime, and the Saints damaged Dallas' playoff hopes with a 34-31 victory against the Cowboys on Sunday.
Graham's contract will draw Saints' attention
TE Jimmy Graham will be entering his contract year in 2013 if he and the Saints don't work out an extension this offseason.
Key matchup: Saints defense vs. Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray
In Wednesday’s key matchup, we look ahead to the Week 16 meeting between the Saints and Cowboys.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons not playing pretend
The Falcons bounced back in a big way Sunday as the Panthers stayed hot and the Saints dealt the Bucs a brutal loss.
Saints have to consider possibility of Payton's departure
The Saints don’t want to lose Sean Payton this offseason, but they want to be compensated for his services if he departs.
Saints roll past Buccaneers 41-0
Drew Brees passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns, and the Saints recorded their first shutout since 1995 in a 41-0 victory over the Buccaneers.
Saints place S Jenkins on injured reserve
The Saints announced Saturday that they have placed FS Malcolm Jenkins and OT Charles Brown on injured reserve.
Saints coach: Witnesses lied in NFL investigation
Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt said Thursday witnesses in the NFL's bounty investigation of the Saints lied about him and the organization.
PLAYER NEWS
Sproles is active for Sunday's game against San Francisco.|||||||
Sproles had missed three straight games with a broken left hand.
Sproles had a career-high 13 receptions for 128 yards in a 35-27 loss to Carolina on Sunday.|||||||
This could be the beginning of increase touches for the running back or he could regress back to the mean. Sproles has averaged 5.8 catches since joining New Orleans at the beginning of last season.
Sproles will not play in the next preseason game against Jacksonville on Friday night because knee soreness.|||||||
Sproles was one of several players who sat out Monday's practice, the first since the Saints played at New England last Thursday night.
Sproles caught 15 passes for 119 yards and one TD in Saturday's 36-32 postseason loss at San Francisco.|||||||
Sproles showcased his dual-threat ability with only three carries for three yards on the ground, however. He made up for it through the air by hooking up with Drew Brees.
Sproles had 40 yards rushing, 29 yards receiving and 99 yards on kickoff and punt returns during Sunday's 45-17 rout of Carolina.|||||||
Sproles finished the season with an NFL record 2,696 combined yards, breaking the previous mark of 2,690, set by Derrick Mason with Tennessee in 2000. Sproles will certainly be a hot commodity heading into 2012 drafts, and is all but certain to come at a hefty price following his tremendous campaign.
