Darren Sproles Injury: Eagles running back might be inactive [UPDATE]

According to a report from ESPN Insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, the outlook for Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles doesn't look very positive this week.

Schefter on Darren Sproles: "I don't think the #Eagles are bracing for a big role for him." Mort said he thinks Sproles will be inactive.

— Evan Silva (@evansilva) October 26, 2014

As you can see, Mortensen doesn't even expect the veteran rusher to be active. And even if Sproles is active, Schefter notes that a big role is not expected for him. Sproles only plays around 30% of the team's offensive snaps, but he has been very effective in limited playing time. Sproles has also proved to be very dangerous as the team's punt returner.

Sproles is still feeling the effects of a MCL sprain suffered in Week 6. The 31-year-old running back was limited in practice all week and ruled questionable on the Eagles' final injury report.

With Sproles likely to be limited/inactive, the Eagles could lean heavily on starting running back LeSean McCoy. Backup ball carrier Chris Polk, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury but was ruled probable to play, could replace some of Sproles' touches.

UPDATE: Sproles is inactive.

The official Eagles-Cardinals inactive list will be released around an hour and a half before the 4:05 PM EST kickoff time.