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 |
Report: Saints sign PK Carney
The Saints will carry two kickers on their roster after reportedly signing veteran PK John Carney on Tuesday.
Report: Saints will work out Carney
Just hours after they lost to the Falcons in overtime, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Saints will work out former kicker John Carney this week.
With Bush out, Moore delivers for Saints
The Saints needed somebody to step up with RB Reggie Bush due to miss six weeks following a broken fibula. If Sunday was any indication, it looks like WR Lance Moore is going to be that guy.
Bush’s injury creates opportunity for Thomas
With Reggie Bush expected to be out for about another five weeks or so while his broken leg heals, word is Saints RB Pierre Thomas will play more snaps.
Saints re-sign RB Betts
With RB Reggie Bush expected to miss up to six weeks recovering from a broken leg, the Saints turned to a familiar face to add depth to their backfield Wednesday.
Report: Bush to miss six weeks
The Associated Press reports that Saints RB Reggie Bush has a broken fibula and will miss close to six weeks.
Bush hurts leg in Saints' win
RB Reggie Bush had to leave the Saints' 25-22 victory over the 49ers Monday night due to a right leg injury. He's expected to get X-rays in New Orleans on Tuesday.
Saints' defense shines in win over 49ers
Garrett Hartley kicked a 37-yard field goal that barely fluttered through as time expired after Drew Brees set it up with a 30-yard completion to Marques Colston, and the Saints spoiled the San Francisco 49ers' home opener with a 25-22 ...
Monday-night game inactives
The following players are inactive for the Monday night game between the Saints and 49ers.
Saturday injury report for Saints-Niners
Here is the injury report for the Week Two Monday-night game, New Orleans at San Francisco, showing the status of each injured player and to what degree each participated in his team's practices.
Smaller role grows on Saints RB Bush
Saints RB Reggie Bush has embraced his role, and head coach Sean Payton still thinks very highly of him.
Saints re-sign CB Torrence, cut LB Asiodu
The Saints announced Wednesday that the club has re-signed free-agent CB Leigh Torrence and waived LB K.C. Asiodu.
Bush will forfeit 2005 Heisman
Saints RB Reggie Bush released a statement Tuesday announcing his decision to forfeit his 2005 Heisman Trophy.
Week Two power rankings
The Packers remain top dog in our rankings, but the defending champion Saints leap to No. 2 after a season-opening win over the Vikings.
Players stand as one with sign of solidarity
As you might have seen prior to the Vikings-Saints game, players collectively decided to show their solidarity in their labor battle against the owners by raising a single finger.
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.
