Sproles signs tender

Coming into this offseason, San Diego Chargers running back Darren Sproles presumably had one goal in mind: sign a long-term deal. Thanks to the lack of a collective bargaining agreement and the Chargers placing the highest possible tender on him, that won't happen. 

According to ESPN's John Clayton, Sproles today signed his one-year tender, which will keep him in San Diego at a base salary of $7.2813 million.


As a backup to LaDainian Tomlinson last season, Sproles rushed for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns. Sproles is also an excellent receiver, and last season he had 45 receptions for 497 yards. The Chargers will likely turn to this month's draft to add depth to the position. Sproles is not considered to be an every-down back, and adding too many carries to his workload could hamper his ability as a punt and kickoff returner.