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 Philadelphia Eagles - Priority News
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/20/09 3:06pm et |
| ESPNews reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will be out in Week 11 and likely the two following weeks as well. |
The Huddle's Take: It's almost amazing the Eagles are even considering allowing Westbrook to return this season at all. From a Fantasy perspective, Westbrook can't be trusted to be a factor the rest of the season. From a quality-of-life perspective, we can only hope Westbrook is making the right decision if he indeed does play in three weeks.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 10:28am et |
| The Philadelphia Eagles announced RB Brian Westbrook's 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." |
The Huddle's Take: The league has taken dramatic steps this year in dealing with concussions, and Westbrook is a prime example. He won't play this week, and there's a possibility he won't return at all this year.
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| Leonard Weaver - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 10:45am et |
| NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB LeSean McCoy will start at running back with RB Brian Westbrook out in Week 11. FB Leonard Weaver will also play a bigger role with Westbrook out. |
The Huddle's Take: Weaver has classic West Coast offense fullback skills, and the Eagles have used him as a single setback on occasion as well. With Westbrook sidelined for an undetermined length of time, don't be surprised to see Weaver get more touches in order to keep the rookie fresh down the stretch.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/18/09 12:21am et |
| 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, PhD. Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, MD. 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. |
The Huddle's Take: As was stated earlier, LeSean McCoy becomes the starter in Philly for the foreseeable future, and this could very well spell the end of a very good career. We do wish Westbrook all the best and hope this isn't a long term problem.
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| Jason Peters - OT |
Posted 11/18/09 10:24am et |
| Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Eagles OT Jason Peters underwent another MRI exam Monday, Nov. 16. Head coach Andy Reid said Peters has a mild ankle sprain and should be able to play Week 11. |
The Huddle's Take: The Eagles have had more than their share of injuries along the offensive line, so they would be happy to have Peters available for Week 11. Donovan McNabb likely concurs.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/18/09 8:06pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) is out for the team's Week 11 game. |
The Huddle's Take: The Eagles certainly appear to be destined to be without Brian Westbrook as he once again will be sidelined with an injury. Philadelphia will now turn to LeSean McCoy who has looked good in limited action but will now be the primary runner as long as Westbrook remains out of action. McCoy should be viewed as a solid No. 2 running back with upside.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/17/09 4:46pm et |
| 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. |
The Huddle's Take: It would probably be in the best interests of both Westbrook and the Eagles if he didn't play the remainder of the season. Two concussions in two games is scary; now we're talking about the potential for a life-altering problem. Even if the specialist says he's good to go, you've got to think Philadelphia will at least sit Westbrook this week and probably next. LeSean McCoy will probably become the Eagles' No. 1 running back for the foreseeable future.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/16/09 11:07am et |
| Steve Wyche, of NFL.com, reports there is speculation that Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook 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." |
The Huddle's Take: The NFL is being more vigilant with regards to concussions this season in light of recent information showing the long-term effects of such head trauma. With that in mind, don't expect Westbrook back any time soon. LeSean McCoy will handle the Eagles' feature back gig in the interim.
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| DeSean Jackson - WR |
Posted 11/16/09 1:04pm et |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer report Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (ankle) had suffered an ankle injury in Week 10, but head coach Andy Reid did not make mention of the injury following the game. Jackson did play the entire game. |
The Huddle's Take: Jackson should be fine for this week's game against the Bears, who are only two weeks removed from being completely carved up by Kurt Warner and the Cardinal passing attack.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/15/09 9:45pm et |
| NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 10 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Westbrook returns to action in Week 10 only to leave with a concussion which will need to be evaluated further on Monday. Fantasy owners should once again expect LeSean McCoy to be the primary ball carrier in Week 11 if the Eagles have to put Westbrook on the shelf once again.
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| Jason Avant - WR |
Posted 11/15/09 10:18pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant caught eight passes for 156 yards during the team's Week 10 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Avant came out of nowhere in Week 10 to light up the Chargers secondary for the best game of his career. Donovan McNabb had 450 yards on the day and had no problem finding Avant or any other receiver open during the contest. Avant could emerge as a solid No. 2 or No. 3 wideout opposite Desean Jackson in this offense.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/14/09 11:19pm et |
| 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.' |
The Huddle's Take: Westbrook appears eager to return and the Eagles could certainly use his skills in Week 10 as they battle for the Eastern division crown and a potential playoff berth. Fantasy owners should not expect too much from Westbrook right away as the team will likely ease him back into action gradually. LeSean McCoy has earned some carries and will still be a factor in the running game even when Westbrook is healthy.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/13/09 5:19pm et |
| The Philadelphia Daily News reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and is expected to play. |
The Huddle's Take: Use Westbrook with caution this week, because even though he's expected to play, it's likely the Eagles will split his time with LeSean McCoy as they try to minimize Westbrook's exposure to punishment.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 4:15pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 12. |
The Huddle's Take: Westbrook should be back in the lineup against San Diego, which has given up the seventh-most Fantasy points to opposing running backs. Of course, there is a risk the Eagles will want to ease Westbrook back into action and give LeSean McCoy a healthy dose of touches, so consider that possibility before committing to Westbrook as one of your starting RBs this week.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/12/09 11:46pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, ankle) practiced Thursday, Nov. 12, and he intends to play Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: This is good news for a Philadelphia team in need of getting its playmakers back on the field. When healthy Westbrook is as good as any runner in the league and provides the spark in both the rushing game and the passing attack to give the Eagles more punch on offense. Westbrook is not the same dominant runner he has been in years past but he remains a lethal weapon that can post huge numbers against any opponent when fully healthy. Check back closer to gametime to see if he has been given clearance to play in Week 10.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/10/09 10:38am et |
| Bob Brookover, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said that RB Brian Westbrook's (ankle) surgically repaired right ankle was bothering him again, and that it was the reason he was held out of practice Friday, Nov. 6. 'Brian had some work done on his ankle, so if he doesn't go on Wednesday, that would be the cause unless something crazy (happens) with his concussion,' Reid said Monday, Nov. 9. 'He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done.' Exactly what 'work done' meant was not clear. Reid said Westbrook did not have arthroscopic surgery again and was not held out of Week 9 because of the ankle pain. 'The reason he didn't play was strictly because of the headache,' Reid said. |
The Huddle's Take: If we take Reid by his word, then the only thing that would apparently keep Westbrook from a Week 10 start against San Diego would be more lingering effects from the concussion. We'll keep an eye on it all week, and should have a better idea of what's happening with Westbrook after Wednesday's practice.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/9/09 4:55pm et |
| NFL.com reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said the team will continue to be cautious with RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Westbrook began experiencing symptoms of a mild headache Friday, Nov. 6. 'But I know this: If he has (headaches), then I'm obviously going to go on the conservative side of that,' Reid said. 'He had tests done, and everything else. Try to take every precautionary measure possible. But I'm not going to stick him out there if he has the headaches, even if the tests were positive.' |
The Huddle's Take: If you have LeSean McCoy, consider giving him a start this week against San Diego. The Eagles will err on the side of caution concerning Westbrook, and if they decide to hold him out again McCoy could post good numbers against the Chargers.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/8/09 12:37pm et |
| It appears that Brian Westbrook has had a setback over the past two days and is not expected to play Sunday night against the Cowboys. |
The Huddle's Take: Rookie LeSean McCoy will get another start and carry the load in the Eagles' backfield.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/6/09 2:40pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: All indications still point toward Westbrook playing against Dallas, but it's at least a bit concerning that he's not practicing on a Friday. It's probably safe to assume that he'll play this week, but check with us throughout the weekend, and especially Sunday morning, to make certain he'll be in the Eagles' starting lineup.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/6/09 4:43pm et |
| Updating a previous report, Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid indicated that RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) should be able to play in Week 9. |
The Huddle's Take: As we stated earlier, it was a concern that Westbrook didn't practice Friday, but Westbrook should be able to start against Dallas.
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| DeSean Jackson - WR |
Posted 11/5/09 4:17pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (foot) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 5. |
The Huddle's Take: Jackson has been on a roll lately, so you'll probably be fine if you decide to roll with the hot hand and put him in your lineup this week.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/4/09 2:42pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) has been completely cleared to play in the team's Week 9 game. |
The Huddle's Take: As expected, Westbrook has been cleared and will hit the practice field on a limited basis this week. His versatility and ability to pick up the blitz will be needed this week against the Cowboys.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 11/3/09 1:32pm et |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will return to practice Wednesday, Nov. 4, according to head coach Andy Reid. |
The Huddle's Take: Westbrook should be ready to go in a huge divisional game against the Cowboys, and is worth serious consideration as a Fantasy starter this week.
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| Leonard Weaver - RB |
Posted 11/3/09 4:21pm et |
| The Philadelphia Daily News reports Philadelphia Eagles FB Leonard Weaver saw increased playing time in Week 8 because of the absence of RB Brian Westbrook (concussion). Weaver saw most of the time in one-back sets because he was a better pass blocker than RB LeSean McCoy. He also got eight carries for a career high 75 yards during the game. When Westbrook returns to the lineup, Weaver likely will return to his job as the lead blocker. |
The Huddle's Take: The last sentence there is the key. Don't rush out and grab Weaver off the waiver wire, because, for now at least, it looks like he'll be buried behind Westbrook and McCoy and have minimal Fantasy value.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 10/30/09 3:08pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: It would be a very big surprise is Westbrook is able to go this week against the Giants. He'll likely sit out and LeSean McCoy will get the lion's share of carries.
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| DeSean Jackson - WR |
Posted 10/28/09 10:44am et |
| The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson should be ready to play in Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: Jackson returned to the Monday night win over Washington after suffering the injury, so it comes as no surprise that he'll be ready to go this week. But it's reassuring news nonetheless.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 10/28/09 10:44am et |
| The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, Oct. 27, that RB Brian Westbrook has not been ruled out for Week 8. An update texted to reporters said that Reid was "counting on that he'll be there but we'll see how tests go." RB LeSean McCoy would carry the bulk of the rushing load if Westbrook misses significant time. |
The Huddle's Take: In a shocking development, Westbrook will likely be a game time decision. Westbrook owners, you know the drill.
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| Kevin Curtis - WR |
Posted 10/28/09 3:48pm et |
| Philadelphia Eagles WR Kevin Curtis (knee) will not play in the team's Week 8 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Curtis continues to have issues with his knee and is out indefinitely. Rookie Jeremy Maclin remains in the starting lineup for the Eagles opposite DeSean Jackson.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 10/28/09 5:28pm et |
| ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said RB Brian Westbrook (concussion, knee) likely will be a game-time decision for Week 8. |
The Huddle's Take: Not an unusual situation for a player following a concussion. At this point it's 50-50 on Westbrook playing on Sunday. If he can't go look for rookie LeSean McCoy to be the lead back in the limited Philly running attack.
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| Brian Westbrook - RB |
Posted 10/27/09 10:28am et |
| ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) will go through further medical tests before his status for Week 8 is determined. 'We'll just see. We'll see how he is. I'm not going to put him out there when he's at risk,' head coach Andy Reid said. Reid added, however, that he thinks Westbrook is 'going to be all right.' |
The Huddle's Take: It's looking pretty doubtful that Westbrook will play this week against the Giants. Expect LeSean McCoy to get the vast majority of carries, although the Eagles will likely lean on Donovan McNabb's arm to win this huge divisional game.
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