Phightins Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Saw it coming, but yeah, still sad. Eagles "insider" Jeff McLane is reporting that Andy Reid and Jeffrey Lurie will hold a press conference later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 From Les Bowen at philly.com.... The Eagles have released running back Brian Westbrook. The move does not come as a surprise. Westbrook was owed $7.25 million next season. He missed eight games last season, suffered two concussions and posted his lowest totals since his rookie year. Westbrook suffered a concussion Oct. 26 against Washington when his head collided with London Fletcher's knee. He lost consciousness on the field before eventually getting up and walking off. He sat out three games and returned against San Diego, but suffered a second concussion. He was sidelined until the final two games of the regular season and then touched the ball just once - a 27-yard screen pass - in the playoff loss to Dallas. Westbrook was drafted out of Villanova and played eight seasons with the Eagles. He gained 5,995 yards on 1,308 carries (4.6 average). He scored 37 touchdowns rushing. He caught 426 passes for 3,790 yards and 29 touchdowns receiving. More to come ... http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/Eagles_release_Westbrook_2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Need4Sheed Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Eagles are going to be even more under the cap yet will prob not go out and make a few significant signings. My want list so far: PeppersDansbyRolle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 i think westbrook still has some left. not as a starter, but splitting time. if they dont sign someone with all the extra money they have then im gonna be pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 LT has better chances of finding a job, Westbrooks concussion issues might lead him to retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) A team with no running backs should pick up both LT and Westbrook. Edited February 24, 2010 by ChosenOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) I hope he can return, but at a cheaper price. I still believe Westy can play, if we limit his role in the offense. If he doesn't return, I wish him the best of luck. I appreciate all the years he gave us in Philly, one of the most dangerous players in the league when he was healthy. Edited February 24, 2010 by Artesticle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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