philly.com - 10/28/2009
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Eagles coach Andy Reid said during his 610 WIP radio show tonight that he's "counting on" running back Brian Westbrook to be on the field for Sunday's showdown with the New York Giants, but given the medical guidelines for a concussion, that scenario seems unlikely. Reid confirmed that Westbrook ...
blog.blitznation.com - 10/27/2009
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It was a shocking moment for both sidelines
last night when Eagles’ starting RB Brian Westbrook sustained...
a rough tackle and lay unconscious in the middle of the field for several minutes. The veteran Bird, a Pro-Bowl-caliber player with wise football knowledge, was injured in the first quarter ...
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Westbrook Hopeful to Play in Week 8
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blog.blitznation.com - 10/27/2009
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Only a week ago, some were made extremely
upset and a few were even calling for the...
firing of head coach Andy Reid and QB Donovan McNabb because of an embarrassing loss to a poor team in the Oakland Raiders . With the results of the Eagles’ latest game–which occurred last night versus the ...
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Bird Watch: Defense Fuels Eagles in 27-17 Win over Rival ...
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Westbrook was knocked out
ProFootballTalk.com —
Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left Monday night's game with a concussion, after the knee of Redskins linebacker London Fletcher struck Westbrook in the helmet. As it turns out, Westbrook was knocked out. Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed Tuesday, during his weekly show on WIP radio in Philly, that Westbrook lost consciousness as a result of the hit. Reid also said that Westbrook had no memory of the incident. Per the Philadelphia Inquirer , these facts indicate that Westbrook suffered a severe concussion . Reid nevertheless said that he's "counting on" Westbrook ...
[Eagles] RB Brian Westbrook Was Unconscious, No Memory Of Play
Gridironfans.com —
... he's "counting on" running back Brian Westbrook to be on the field for Sunday's showdown with the New York Giants, but given the medical guidelines for a concussion, that scenario seems unlikely. Reid confirmed that Westbrook was unconscious after taking a knee to the helmet from Washington linebacker London Fletcher midway through the first quarter of last night's game at FedEx Field. He also said that Westbrook did not remember what had happened.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer ...
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NY Post: Sports 10/27/2009
PHILADELPHIA -- Brian Westbrook was knocked out with a concussion. He was on the ground, motionless, with only his brother and Eagles coach Andy Reid allowed near him.
Westbrook walked off the field, but he would not return.
He may not be back as t...
