New Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles blasted down the field for 49-yard touchdown, his personal longest of all time in their Week 1 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Darren Sproles 49-yard touchdown on 4th-and-1!!
— Dave Spadaro (@EaglesInsider) September 7, 2014
Coincidentally, Sproles’ touchdown registers the first on the board for the Eagles, who got off to a rocky start to say the least against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Right now, LeSean McCoy fans and fantasy owners are shaking their heads and probably beginning to wonder if this is a sign to come from the versatile running back, who could steal some touches.
It would appear that Sproles is slated for a spectacular year with his new team as he begins his ninth season with the NFL after playing for San Diego for five seasons and New Orleans for three years.
Darren Sproles 49-yard TD run for @Eagles was the longest rush of his career
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 7, 2014