The Philadelphia Eagles are optimistic that running back Miles Sanders can return from an ankle injury for Sunday’s NFC wild-card game against the Seattle Seahawks.
An MRI exam revealed that the Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate has a low-grade ankle sprain, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.
Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said inflammation is the biggest concern but added that Sanders “is going to be OK,” per the report.
Sanders was injured in the second quarter of Philadelphia’s NFC East-clinching 34-17 win Sunday over the New York Giants.
The second-round pick from Penn State broke the Eagles’ rookie records for yards from scrimmage (1,327) and all-purpose yards (1,641) this year. Sanders ran for 818 yards and three touchdowns and caught 50 passes for 509 yards and three scores.
In a 17-9 loss to Seattle in Week 12, Sanders rushed 12 times for 63 yards and made three receptions for 23 yards.