Eagles’ RB Miles Sanders says he’s absolutely ready to go for Week 1 at the Lions

The Philadelphia Eagles will have a healthy Miles Sanders for Week 1 as the running back says he’s absolutely ready to go against the Detroit Lions

The Eagles will have a healthy trio of running backs available for Week one in Detroit, as Miles Sanders confirmed he’d be the starter at Ford Field.

Talking to the media on Thursday, Sanders says he’s absolutely ready to go after missing the bulk of training camp with a hamstring injury.

“It’s just one of those injuries you don’t want to risk it in camp, so I attacked the rehab, and I’m back, ready to go,,” Sanders said.

Sanders is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has yet to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season despite averaging 5.5 yards per attempt in 12 games last season.

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Miles Sanders dealing with hamstring injury as Eagles prepare for joint practices with Browns

Miles Sanders dealing with a hamstring injury as Philadelphia Eagles prepare for joint practices with Cleveland Browns

Miles Sanders wants to be the feature running back in Philadelphia, but he’ll need to prove that he can be reliable and healthy weekly.

Sanders played against the Jets in the team’s preseason opener on Friday but hasn’t practiced since and is now listed as day-to-day with a hamstring injury.

Sanders missed five games last season with injuries, and it’ll be something to watch as Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott have returned to practice.

Philadelphia signed running back DeAndre Torrey last week for depth at the position.

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