Brian Westbrook

Doctors: Brian Westbrook "to make full recovery"

Bleeding Green Nation (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

More photos » by Matt Rourke - AP Browse more photos » This week Brian Westbrook traveled to Pittsburgh to see two specialists who evaluated his latest concussion. One of the specialists was the very neurosurgeon who developed the NFL's protocols for head injuries. The news Wesbrook received was very encouraging. Doctors released this statement. "The UPMC doctors report that Mr. Westbrook's...

• Doctors say they expect full recovery for Westbrook - DN Eagles Blog
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Concussions put Westbrook's future in doubt

The Washington Times (Free subscription) | yesterday

PHILADELPHIA | Questionable. Such is the career status of Fort Washington, Md., native Brian Westbrook after Philadelphia's franchise running back suffered the second concussion of his NFL career in less than three weeks Sunday. "Football right now for Brian Westbrook is not the important thing," Philadelphia coach Andy Reid said this week. "It's making sure that we get him analyzed,...

Philly’s Banged Up Secondary = Cutler’s Chance To Break Free?

MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

The Eagles come flying into town this weekend to take on the Bears at Solider Field. They will be without Brian Westbrook, because he is eternally concussed. But the Eagles’ secondary is also a bit beat up as well, and that might be just what Jay Cutler and his receivers need to get back on track [...]

McCoy Believes He'll Thrive In Bigger Role

Philadelphia Eagles (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Running back LeSean McCoy "never expected" to play such a big role this early in his NFL career. McCoy will likely make his fourth start of the season this Sunday night in Chicago as Brian Westbrook will be sidelined after suffering a concussion for the second time in less than a month. In a tight NFC, this battle between the Eagles and the Bears could have long-term ramifications in deciding...

Chiefs Fantasy Outlook: Week Eleven vs Pittsburgh Steelers

Arrowhead Pride (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Predictions from Week Ten can be found here . The predicted numbers and the actual numbers for last week can be found at the end of this article. Photo Source In a word, the outlook is bleak. No D-Bowe. Improving but sub-standard O-line. #4 defense in the league. Not good. If the Chiefs explode on the fantasy scene it will be a shock. The Steelers have yet to allow a 100 yard rusher all year. The highest...

You Talkin' to Me? How will story end for Iverson and Westbrook?

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

From: Gonzalez, John To: Ford, Bob; Fox, Ashley Subject: Iverson & Westbrook Could be the end of two different eras. Allen Iverson and the Grizzlies terminated their relationship the other day. Big shocker. Meanwhile, Brian Westbrook, sadly, suffered another concussion.

Eagles' Westbrook hears encouraging news on concussion

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

If Brian Westbrook relies on the advice of the two Pittsburgh concussion experts he saw yesterday, the Eagles' franchise running back seems likely to return to the field, quite possibly this season.

Eagles, Westbrook Wisely Play it Safe

The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

by Nancy Gay Filed under: Eagles , Raiders , NFL Injuries , NFL Quarterbacks The best NFL news on Wednesday was that Brian Westbrook will not play this week. He may be your starting running back in your fantasy league, but the Philadelphia Eagles ' all-time leader from scrimmage with 9,711 yards also is a man who is recuperating from two concussions in 20 days. Right now, Westbrook is not just an...

• Eagles, Westbrook Wisely Play it Safe - The FanHouse - Ohio State Football

Clinton Portis "very doubtful" for Sunday

Fantasy Football Toolbox Updates (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Brian Westbrook's status for the rest of this season is very uncertain due to a concussion. Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is also recovering from a concussion and while he is expected to return before 2010, head coach Jim Zorn said Wednesday that it's quot;very doubtful" he will play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Zorn said Portis worked out early Wednesday morning and Portis...

Doctors: Eagles RB Westbrook Has Improved

CBS 3 (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has improved significantly since Sunday when he sustained a second concussion in a three-week span, doctors said Wednesday.

Westbrook gets some good news

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook got some encouraging news on Wednesday after seeing a sports concussion specialist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Westbrook sustained a cerebral concussion against Washington on Oct. 26 and missed two weeks. He was then cleared to play and immediately suffered another concussion against San Diego. The UPMC doctors report that Westbrook's symptoms have improved...

Eagles move on without Westy

Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

LeSean McCoy can't be a rookie anymore. With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback. "I just want to help out the offense as much as possible," McCoy said Wednesday. "I never really expected to play a big role like this. But I got drafted...

• Eagles move on without Westbrook - Sify
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Weaver to get more touches

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

With Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) out for Week 11 at Chicago, FB Leonard Weaver will carry the ball more. "It's good to know they have that kind of faith in me," he said. "Now I've got to deliver."

Briefs: Eagles look to McCoy with Westbrook out

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Wednesday's NFL news briefs: With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Eagles are turning to rookie LeSean McCoy.

Ready or not, here comes McCoy

CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to LeSean McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback. Westbrook won't play against the Bears, and it's unknown if he'll return at all this season. McCoy's biggest adjustment has been pass-blocking and picking up blitzes. He's also had some issues with ball...

NFL Week 10 Picks - Philadelphia Eagles vs San Diego Chargers

jockson | 11/14/2009

The San Diego Chargers host the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday Nov 15, as the Chargers look to win four straight. The Eagles have won two in a row, but trail the overall series 5-4. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Chargers as -1 point home favs over the Eagles with the over/under set at 47 points. Be sure to get your Philadelphia Eagles vs San Diego Chargers NFL Week 10 Picks in now at Sportsbetting.com...

Dallas Cowboys VS Philadelphia Eagles November 8, 2009

farmivilleboy | 11/07/2009

Watch Cowboys VS Eagles Live Online Full Free Stream - Replay - Highlights - Scores (11/8/2009 . Dallas and Philadelphia are currently tied for the top spot of the NFC East division. With 5-2, win-loss record, Sunday night's match would be a tie-breaker game to determine who will be No. 1 in the NFC East. Last Halloween, the Cowboys had an impressive win over the Seattle Seahawks, 38-17. For the Cowboys...

No bingo for DC: Eagles roll, beat Redskins 27-17

ben63b13 | 11/07/2009

LANDOVER, Md. – Sherm Lewis might want to go back to bingo. Or, better yet, he might want to apply for a job as the Philadelphia Eagles' play caller — it's a much easier job with someone such as DeSean Jackson on your side. Jackson scored on a 67-yard reverse and caught a 57-yard touchdown pass in the first half, and the Eagles converted three turnovers into points Monday night in a 27-17 win over...