Coach Doug Pederson said last week that Sanders is ready to be the unquestioned leader of the Philadelphia backfield, Mike Kaye of NJ.com reports.
Sanders capably filled that role late last season, averaging 15.7 carries for 71.7 yards and 4.2 catches for 34.2 yards over a six-game stretch Weeks 11-16. He then suffered an ankle sprain Week 17 and an MCL sprain in the playoff loss to Seattle, but there hasn't been any indication of either injury impacting his offseason routine. The current depth chart holds Boston Scott, Corey Clement and a trio of undrafted young players behind Sanders, albeit with the possibility of the Eagles eventually signing a veteran at the position. The team reportedly reached out to Devonta Freeman, and LeSean McCoy has mentioned having interest in a reunion with Philadelphia.