After taking nearly the entire offseason to think things over, has decided that he's not ready to retire just yet. The have announced that the running back will be returning this season after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal."My heart is in Philly. That's where I ," Sproles said, via the Eagles' website. "That team, the city is like Roy Oswalt Jersey a family."Before Friday's announcement, it was unclear what Sproles was going to do and that's because the running back's original plan the 2018 season. However, Sproles clearly had a change of heart after an injury-riddled year where he only played in six games.The running back's 2018 season was derailed by a hamstring injury that caused him to . Although he eventually returned, Sproles aggravated the injury in November, which caused him to mi s three more games. By the time late December rolled around, it was becoming pretty clear that Sproles was rethinking his retirement decision. "I Hector Rondon Jersey 'm taking everything ," Sproles said just before Week 17 last season. "I'm not saying anything other than that. I'm not really thinking about retirement right now."Sproles was after the 2017 season, but like last year, injuries derailed that plan. During a Week 3 game in 2017, Sproles , which caused him to mi s the final 13 games of that season.Although Sproles took several months to mull over retirement this offseason, all signs pointed to him making a comeback. For one, he kept working out at a high level. Mighty Mouse Darren Sproles isnt ready to Charlie Morton Jersey retire. Wants to keep playinHes a free agent. But Almost ready to go. He watched film of all of the Eagles RBs after he got hurt and kept giving them good advice and helped coach them John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) Sproles also spent from one of his former quarterbacks, . Sproles has played for the (2005-10), (2011-13) and Eagles (2014-present) during his 15-year career.One reason Sproles likely made the decision to return is because he's so close to making history. Heading into the 2019 season, Sproles has racked up 19,520 career all-purpose yards, which is the sixth highest total in NFL history. To move into the top five, Sproles just needs to tally 163 all-purpose yards in 2019, which would move him ahead of Hall of Famer Jake Marisnick Jersey Tim Brown. Sproles is 2,044 yards behind the No. 4 ranked player (Emmitt Smith), which means he might just have to settle for No. 5.With a crowded backfield in Philly that includes Jeff Bagwell Jersey , , and , Sproles might not see much action, wouldn't be a huge surprise considering that he's now 36 years old. What the Eagles will get in Sproles is a role player who also has the ability to help in the return game. The running back is also a well-seasoned veteran who should be a strong leader in a running back room that will feature a lot of young players.