Heading into the 2017 season, the running back position seemed sorted out, but was still one of the biggest question marks on the Philadelphia Eagles roster — just as it has been ever since Chip Kelly traded LeSean McCoy. Things looked promising though, with a depth chart that included two proven veterans, Darren Sproles and LeGarette Blount, and second-year Wendell Smallwood coming off a rookie season that included snaps in 13 games and 312 rushing yards.
The running back rotation worked out for about three weeks. In Week 3, Darren Sproles went out with several injuries, and would ultimately end up missing the entire season.