Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles | Reid says team cannot rush Westbrook back
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:18:33 -0700

Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (ankle), prior to his latest ankle problem, was on a mission to come back this year. "When I mention that he was in phenomenal shape, I mean he really was in incredible shape, and that will help him get through this," Reid said. Westbrook, as reported, could be sidelined through the preseason after having bone chips surgically removed from his right ankle last week. Reid also said that he believes it is important the team is patient with Westbrook and doesn't try to rush him back too early. Reid said the team has to do what their trainers and doctors feel is best until Westbrook is ready to return.

Eagles | Other backs could rotate with Westbrook
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:21:33 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said the team has to wait to see how RBs Lorenzo Booker and LeSean McCoy (thumb) progress before the team alters their approach with how they use RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) in 2009. "If the other guys are capable of getting in there and doing their thing, then that's what we'll do. We'll rotate them in there," Reid said.

Eagles | No sense of urgency to add another running back
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:20:03 -0700

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he does not feel a sense of urgency to bring in additional running backs even though RBs Brian Westbrook (ankle) and LeSean McCoy (thumb) are banged up.

Eagles | No true time table on Westbrook's return
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:48:50 -0700

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) was operated on Friday, June 5, and the surgery was a success. Burkholder said the surgery was not a scope, as that portion of the ankle cannot be scoped. Westbrook had scar tissue removed, as well as two bone fragments. "Both of these fragments were in the back of the ankle and on the inside of the ankle," Burkholder said. "One of those fragments came from the ankle sprain that he had last year." They were not sure if the other came from the sprain or if was previously there and not bothering Westbrook. Westbrook had inflammation in the tendon that moves his big toe, because it was laying against the loose bone fragment in the back. "Brian is doing well," Burkholder added. Westbrook will not be able to put any weight on his right ankle for two weeks and then will be checked out again. From there, the team will take a week-by-week approach with him. Burkholder said the team does not know when Westbrook will be back because they have never put a timetable on it. However, he said everyone feels pretty comfortable Westbrook will be able to return by the beginning of the season but it's too early to tell if he will return in time for training camp.

Eagles | Westbrook out at least six weeks
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:02:34 -0700

Updating an ongoing story, ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) will be out six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery Friday, June 5.

Eagles | Westbrook's surgery is serious
Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:43:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the surgery Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) will undergo Friday, June 5, is a serious procedure, according to a source close to the situation. "I'm just concerned that it is being underplayed," the source said. "It's a lot more than a little spur and it's much more than the knee arthroscopy he had (in February)." A clear timetable of how long Westbrook will be out for won't be known until after the surgery.

Eagles | Believe Westbrook will be ready for opener
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:11:54 -0700

Peter King, of SI.com, reports on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) will not get much contact during training camp, but the team believes he will be ready for the first game of the season.

Eagles | Westbrook surgery scheduled for Friday
Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:58:04 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Eagles announced RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right ankle to have debris removed Friday, June 5.

Eagles | Westbrook to have minor procedure on ankle
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:33:03 -0700

Sal Paolantonio and John Clayton, of ESPN.com, report Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) will undergo a minor procedure to clean up some bone spurs in his right ankle, according to agent Todd France. France had no timetable for Westbrook's return, but another source said the surgery could sideline him well into training camp.

Eagles | Westbrook misses practice Wednesday
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:10:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 3, because of an ankle injury. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said he is not concerned about Westbrook. "I think he's going to be fine," Mornhinweg said. "We talked. I'm not concerned."

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