The Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) lose their best running back.Darren Sproles broke his arm and tore the cruciate ligament in a play-off against the New York Giants (0-3).
Sproles injured himself in the first half of the game after a tackle from Giants-Safety Darian Thompson.Thompson accidentally stepped on Sproles’ arm with his foot.The 34-year-old was initially treated on his knee, but this did not appear to be the cause of his suffering.Under painful face, Sproles was accompanied by his arm held in the cabin wing.
As NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports, Monday’s investigations have now revealed an absolute shock diagnosis.Sproles not only broke his arm, but also tore his cruciate ligament.The Running Back has already flirted with a career end several times in the past.The probability of this now seems to be greater than ever.
Sproles has run for 61 yards this season at 15 carries.He had also collected seven receptions for 73 yards.After his retirement, LeGarrette Blount and Wendell Smallwood shared the majority of the carries.