As the 2010 signing period progresses from it’s early stage, there are a bunch of juicy rumors, reports, and stories flowing out of the NFL world regarding just about every team, and three of them were recently mentioned in an interesting piece of information.

According to various sources (including the San Diego Union Tribune), Chargers’ RB Darren Sproles had visits planned to several cities over the weekend including St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Kansas City. He was scheduled to hit the open market after his team declined to offer him a restricted free agent tender, but yesterday they made a surprise move and slapped the highest possible contract tender on him, making it unlikely that he will sign elsewhere.

Of course, there is always a chance a team will make a run for Sproles and risk having to give away a 1st- and 3rd-round draft pick as compensation, but realistically, he will probably end up remaining in San Diego…at least for a good chunk of the off-season.

While the Rams, Chiefs, and Eagles all have their respected problems at the running back spot, Sproles is certainly not the only option at the position in free agency. Players like Thomas Jones, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Chester Taylor still remain unemployed, so it’s pretty likely they’ll draw at least some consideration from one or more of these clubs.

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