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Eagles | Westbrook to miss next two games Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:12:36 -0800 Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is out for Week 11, and will also miss the team's Nov. 29 game against the Washington Redskins.
Eagles | Westbrook likely out three weeks Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:33:14 -0800 ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out in Week 11 and likely the two following weeks as well.
Eagles | Doctors expect Westbrook to make full recovery Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:19 -0800 The Philadelphia Eagles announced RB Brian Westbrook's (concussion) symptoms have improved significantly over the past three days, according to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center doctors. Westbrook was re-tested Wednesday, Nov. 18, with a battery of neuro-cognitive tests, as well as a comprehensive physical and neurological exam. Westbrook's results were favorable, and Dr. Joseph Marron and Dr. Michael Collins were encouraged by Westbrook's progress. Doctors feel that "he has an excellent prognosis and we expect a full recovery." Doctors added, "We developed a comprehensive physical rehab plan for Brian, and we will repeat the detailed testing in the next two to three weeks."
Eagles | Westbrook out for Week 11 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:29 -0800 Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is out for the team's Week 11 game.
Eagles | Westbrook out for Week 11 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:58:42 -0800 ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will not play in the team's Week 11 game.
Eagles | Westbrook to visit two specialists Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:25 -0800 Updating a previous item, Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will visit with two concussion specialists in Pittsburgh Wednesday, Nov. 18. A statement from head trainer Rick Burkhalter said, "The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, M.D. Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles' medical staff on Westbrook's recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks." Head coach Andy Reid said Westbrook was "foggy" after the second concussion. Reid said it was "too early" to decide if Westbrook's season was over.
Eagles | Westbrook to meet with specialist Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:13 -0800 ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is scheduled to visit with a specialist this week, likely Wednesday, Nov. 18, to determine if and when he can resume playing, according to a league source.
Eagles | Westbrook's future up in the air? Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:03:15 -0800 Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports there is speculation that Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) could be out for a prolonged period of time after suffering a concussion in Week 10. Westbrook could miss the rest of the season, and there is concern his career may be in jeopardy. Head coach Andy Reid expressed concern for Westbrook's health following the game. "I feel bad for Brian. I feel bad for him. It's something that our doctors will look at and be on top of right when we get back," Reid said. "In these types of situations, football is secondary. We've got to look at this kid and for his future and make sure everything is OK for him before he gets back out there."
Eagles | Westbrook suffers concussion for Week 10 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:29:03 -0800 NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 10 game.
Eagles | To use rotation at running back in Week 10 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:05:31 -0800 Don Benevento, of The News Journal, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said he will rotate RBs Brian Westbrook (concussion) and LeSean McCoy during the team's Week 10 game. "He'll continue to rotate, and we'll just see how he does," Reid said of Westbrook. "I'm not going to just throw him in for the whole game. LeSean McCoy has done a nice job when he's been called on, so that gives us some flexibility."
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