The Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has been cleared to return to practice after sustaining two concussions within three weeks from Oct. 26 to Nov. 15, but it is not likely that he will be ready to play in his Eagles jersey this weekend against the New York Giants.
The 30-year-old former All-Pro running back sustained his first career concussion when he hit his head on a defender’s knee during a Monday night win over the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games because of the concussion, he returned to play with the team against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15 but sustained another concussion when he got sandwiched between a blocker and a tackler on a screen play.
Eagles Coach Andy Reid said the team will gradually get Westbrook back, and according to the running back himself, all the signs show that he will very likely to be able to play before the end of the season.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Westbrook will not play this Sunday against Falcons
While the Atlanta Falcons are worrying about injuries to key offensive players, the Philadelphia Eagles are having no better time. Running back Brian Westbrook is still suffering post-concussion headache and wide receiver DeSean Jackson is recovering from head injury and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Falcons to battle for playoff spots in the NFC.
Sustaining two concussions in a three-week span, Westbrook needs more time to take care of his head before wearing back his Eagles jersey and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, the third straight game to miss since being injured on Nov. 15. The former All-Pro running back saw concussion specialists this week in Pittsburgh again and will be re-examined in a week or two. What we expect is that he may increase his exercise regimen. But for playing game? Not likely in near future.
Jackson’s problem is also with the head. He sustained a head injury during last Sunday’s win over the Washington Redskins. But it seems that his condition is much better than Westbrook. At least Coach Andy Reid has not decided to rule him out for Sunday’s game, saying that the running back is making progress in recovering from the injury supposed to be concussion.
Sustaining two concussions in a three-week span, Westbrook needs more time to take care of his head before wearing back his Eagles jersey and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, the third straight game to miss since being injured on Nov. 15. The former All-Pro running back saw concussion specialists this week in Pittsburgh again and will be re-examined in a week or two. What we expect is that he may increase his exercise regimen. But for playing game? Not likely in near future.
Jackson’s problem is also with the head. He sustained a head injury during last Sunday’s win over the Washington Redskins. But it seems that his condition is much better than Westbrook. At least Coach Andy Reid has not decided to rule him out for Sunday’s game, saying that the running back is making progress in recovering from the injury supposed to be concussion.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Redskins RB Portis visited specialists who examined Eagles RB Westbrook
In order to make sure there are not lingering affects before returning to the field in his Redskins jersey, the Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis went to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to visit concussion specialists.
Familiar place and familiar reason? Yeah that is where the Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was last week. The that were the same doctors who examined Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month.
Portis will have similar examinations as he sustained a concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Missing last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, he has also been ruled out for this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’re going to make sure we take care of all the details. We’re for Clinton getting well,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said. “Each day Clinton’s done a great job of communicating how he’s felt, and that’s what it’s going to take.”
Familiar place and familiar reason? Yeah that is where the Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was last week. The that were the same doctors who examined Westbrook, who has sustained two concussions in the last month.
Portis will have similar examinations as he sustained a concussion while playing against the Atlanta Falcons two weeks ago. Missing last week’s game against the Denver Broncos, he has also been ruled out for this week’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
“We’re going to make sure we take care of all the details. We’re for Clinton getting well,” Redskins coach Jim Zorn said. “Each day Clinton’s done a great job of communicating how he’s felt, and that’s what it’s going to take.”
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Eagles RB Westbrook had concussion in 27-17 win over Redskins
During Monday night’s game against the Washington Redskins, the Philadelphia Eagles had several players get injured, including running back Brian Westbrook who left the field with a concussion. But the team still won over the Redskins with 27-17.
According Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined but it seemed that the running back will be all right. He was hurt when his helmet collided with linebacker London Fletcher’s right knee. He remained on the ground motionless for several minutes before he was helped up and led off the field. his brother Byron Westbrook, a Redskins cornerback, was around him when he was down.
Other injured players in Eagles jerseys included receiver DeSean Jackson who strained his right foot and went to get X-rays after scoring on a 67-yard reverse and a 57-yard catch, safety Macho Harris who sprained an ankle and kicker David Akers who bruised his hand.
According Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook will go through medical tests before his status for next week is determined but it seemed that the running back will be all right. He was hurt when his helmet collided with linebacker London Fletcher’s right knee. He remained on the ground motionless for several minutes before he was helped up and led off the field. his brother Byron Westbrook, a Redskins cornerback, was around him when he was down.
Other injured players in Eagles jerseys included receiver DeSean Jackson who strained his right foot and went to get X-rays after scoring on a 67-yard reverse and a 57-yard catch, safety Macho Harris who sprained an ankle and kicker David Akers who bruised his hand.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
RB Westbrook will likely not for the rest of preseason
Originally listed as a probable starter at running back, Brian Westbrook was not playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, although his ankle was healthy enough to play.
It was coach Andy Reid’s plan. He felt it safe to hold Westbrook out of preseason action although he wanted Westbrook to practice and prepare for the game as if he were playing. A reasonable precaution for Westbrook is coming off two offseason surgeries - one to clean out his left knee, the other to remove bone fragments from his right ankle.
Because the Eagles typically do not have their starters playing during the final preseason game, Westbrook will unlikely to play until Week 1.
It was coach Andy Reid’s plan. He felt it safe to hold Westbrook out of preseason action although he wanted Westbrook to practice and prepare for the game as if he were playing. A reasonable precaution for Westbrook is coming off two offseason surgeries - one to clean out his left knee, the other to remove bone fragments from his right ankle.
Because the Eagles typically do not have their starters playing during the final preseason game, Westbrook will unlikely to play until Week 1.
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