RB Westbrook was cut by Eagles

Following the San Diego Chargers releasing their nine-year veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson, the Philadelphia Eagles had a similar move, cutting their eight-year veteran running back Brian Westbrook. Similarly, Eagles’ move is not at all surprising as it has been expected since the beginning of the offseason.

"Brian is one of the greatest Eagles of all time and he is even a better person and leader," Coach Andy Reid said on the team’s website. "In my mind, there has not been a more versatile running back that the NFL has seen. I had a conversation with Brian this morning to let him know. This is by far the most difficult part of this job. We wanted to make this move now in order to maximize Brian’s chances of landing with another NFL team."

Even back to last offseason there had been speculation that 2009 season would be Westbrook’s last one with the Eagles. While second-round draft pick of 2009, LeSean McCoy impressed people with his production, Westbrook was struggling with two concussions last season. Turning 31 and due a $7.5 million salary if he continues playing football in Eagles jersey, Westbrook is now not considered by the Eagles worth investing although he has rushed for 5,995 yards in eight seasons in Philadelphia and, caught 426 passes for 3,790 yards and scored 68 touchdowns rushing, receiving and on punt returns.

Eagles RB Westbrook was not good enough to play against Cowboys

After missing the Philadelphia Eagles win over the New York Giants with a concussion, running back Brian Westbrook was originally expected to be good enough to wear back his Eagles jersey and play against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday. However, he eventually had to miss the second straight game as the concussion still bothered him a lot.

Westbrook sustained the concussion two weeks ago while the Eagles were playing against the Washington Redskins. Earlier last week Coach Andy Reid said the running back would be good to play against the Cowboys, but Westbrook started experiencing symptoms of a mild headache on Friday. More tests were done and the team had to hold Westbrook out for precaution.

According to Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder, the team will continue to evaluate Westbrook’s injury this week to see if he could play for the Eagles against the San Diego Chargers on this Sunday.

Eagles RB Westbrook will not running on field in preseason time

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook had surgery on his right ankle on Friday, and the doctor who performed the surgery, Dr. Mark Myerson said that Westbrook will not be ready for preseason play.

"Brian is doing well, he texted us and said he's doing well," trainer Rick Burkholder said. "We feel pretty comfortable that he'll be back by the beginning of the season. Whether he'll be back for training camp or not, it's too early to tell."

Scar tissue and bone fragments were removed from the ankle, so Westbrook will likely rehab wearing a boot. And as it was reported, he may be able to start playing duing the regular season.