5 free agent running backs who could interest Philadelphia Eagles
By Ryan Quigley
Danny Woodhead
Ah, yes. Darren Sproles 2.0.
Like Sproles, Woodhead isn’t capable of being a No. 1 back. But also like Sproles, he’s a matchup nightmare. Woodhead is effective as both a rusher and receiver and is only a year removed from eclipsing 1,000 all-purpose yards in a season.
Unfortunately, Woodhead suffered a torn ACL against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 2, cutting his 2016 season short. Durability has been an issue for the 5’8″ back in recent years, which could bring down his asking price when he hits the open market.
With Sproles retiring after the 2017 season, Woodhead could be a viable option to replace the 33-year-old back.