The Saints weren't expected to keep Sproles—he said his goodbye to New Orleans a few days ago—but being traded would suck for the running back. He has one year left on his four-year contract, so instead of negotiating for a new multi-year deal as a free agent, he could possibly go to a team that doesn't expect to give him a fresh deal after his final contract year. As a 30-year-old running back, Sproles may have no other option but to bet on himself if he wants a new deal in 2015.

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