Kenjon Barner’s phone rang Wednesday as the Eagles running back and punt returner was getting dressed for practice.
It was Darren Sproles.
Sproles, who is back home in suburban San Diego recuperating from the torn ACL and broken forearm that ended his season seven weeks ago, has called Barner regularly since his injury to offer him punt-return advice. Barner, who is third in the league in punt-return average since replacing Sproles, relishes the calls.
“He called me before I even got here and said some things to me,’’ Barner said. “He called me before my second game (against Arizona).