Darren Sproles isn't ready to call it quits just yet

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Darren Sproles has Fletcher Cox Jersey always wanted to leave the NFL on his own terms, but even the soon-to-be 34-year old knows the risk he's taking if he decides to play another NFL season past 2017. "You don't want to be forced out," Sproles said. "You want to leave Jordan Matthews Jersey on your own terms. Once you get over 30 in this league, they try to kick you out.” OTAs are underway for the Eagles. Make sure to stay in the loop for Nelson Agholor Jersey all Eagles news this offseason -- take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Eagles newsletter now! Sproles has proved father time wrong since he turned 30 back in 2013, accumulating 3,110 yards from scrimmage and 4,782 all-purpose yards Ryan Mathews Jersey over the last four seasons. Included in those numbers are four punt return touchdowns and two Pro Bowl appearances during that span. While Sproles is no longer the player that was Zach Ertz Jersey an automatic 2,000 all-purpose yards a year in his late 20s, he still has remained one of the most dynamic players in the NFL throughout his early 30s. Sporles is no-longer the feature running back for the Eagles, but still plays a pivotal role in the offense heading into 2017. Not only is Sproles the top receiving option out of the backfield, but he is also serving as a mentor to the younger backs. “The main thing I tell them, it's really just the more you can do," Sproles said. "You want to show them you Darren Sproles Jersey can catch punts, you can catch kickoffs, you can play receiver. It's just the more you can do. You'll be in this league a long time."