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 |
Former DT Kennedy says Goodell, NFL lied
Former DT Jimmy Kennedy released a statement through the NFLPA saying Roger Goodell lied about Kennedy being a "whistleblower."
Judge orders Goodell to produce bounty-related documents
A federal magistrate judge has ordered Roger Goodell to provide the court with documents related to the league's bounty investigation of the Saints.
NFC South Spin cycle: Freeman roller coaster continues
With the Panthers and Saints on bye, the NFC South went 2-0 vs. the AFC West on Sunday.
Saints still looking to FS Jenkins for spark
The Saints could not be more pleased with Malcolm Jenkins’ leadership, but he and other Saints defenders are going to have to start playing more opportunistically.
Players appeal reissued 'Bountygate' suspensions
The four players who received suspensions in the 'Bountygate' incidents have filed appeals with the NFL, according to multiple reports.
Goodell reaffirms bounty suspensions
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed suspensions to the players allegedly involved in the Saints’ bounty program, with some adjustments.
Goodell's letter to Browns LB Fujita
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reduced Scott Fuijta's bounty suspension from three games to one. Here's the letter he wrote to Fujita.
Goodell's letter to Saints LB Vilma
NFL commissoner Roger Goodell reaffirmed Saints LB Jonathan Vilma's season-long suspension. Here's Goodell's letter to Vilma.
Goodell's letter to Saints DE Smith
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reaffirmed Saints DE Will Smith's four-game suspension. Here's a letter Goodell wrote to Smith.
Goodell's letter to free-agent DE Hargrove
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell reduced DE Anthony Hargrove's suspension from eight games to seven for his role in the Saints' bounty program.
'Bountygate' needs to be put to bed
It's time for Roger Goodell to put an end to the "Bountygate" mess and announce there will be no player suspensions.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Five
The Falcons are 5-0 for the first time in franchise history, and the Saints finally have a victory, but the Panthers continued their downward spiral.
Saints get first win on Brees' record-breaking night
Drew Brees broke a half-century-old NFL record and the Saints won for the first time this season, 31-24 over the Chargers on Sunday night.
Brees breaks Unitas' touchdown record
Drew Brees broke Johnny Unitas’ record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass on Sunday night.
NFL Links: Ngata's added girth paying off
Haloti Ngata's extra weight is helping already, the Saints' pass rush is a big problem and the Browns' new owner won't make any snap decisions.
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.
