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December 31, 2006
The Eagles clinched the NFC East just a few minutes into their game when the Cowboys lost, and Brian Westbrook and the other regulars quickly came out of the game for good.
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December 31, 2006
Brian Westbrook will start for the Eagles today despite his strep throat, according to ESPN.
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December 31, 2006
Brian Westbrook participated in the Eagles' walk-through on Saturday and is listed as probable for today's game, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Westbrook was out with a virus. You can bet he'll play with the Eagles looking to secure a home game in the playoffs.
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December 30, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed his second straight day of practice Friday due to an illness, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Coach Andy Reid said Westbrook should be able to take part in today's final walk-through and tomorrow's game. "He will be back (Saturday)," Reid said. "He came in early today and met and got caught up on things, and it's just a matter of him getting rid of a virus that he has."
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December 29, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, the Eagles official site reports. He's listed as probable for Week 17, though it would be a shock if he didn't play.
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December 17, 2006
Brian Westbrook rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries on Sunday. He is over 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career.
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December 15, 2006
The Eagles are open to the idea of Brian Westbrook returning kicks, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Reno Mahe is dealing with an ankle problem, and while he's expected to be back in a return role shortly, the door is being left open for Westbrook to get occasional work as a punt returner.
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December 6, 2006
Already battling a sore knee, Brian Westbrook missed some of the second half Monday night with a toe injury, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. It looks like he should be all right for Week 14, though. "Actually, his toe is feeling a little bit better," coach Andy Reid said. "I think he will probably be slow, but it is feeling better. We did have it X-rayed and there are no breaks or anything."
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December 1, 2006
Brian Westbrook practiced Thursday and should be fine for Monday's game with Carolina. He's officially listed as probable due to his ongoing knee soreness. Andy Reid told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he's pleased with how Westbrook has responded to an increased workload the last three weeks.
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November 27, 2006
Brian Westbrook rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries on Sunday night for his third straight 100-yard rushing game. Westbrook has rushed for over 100 yards five times this season. He came into the season with only three 100-yard rushing games for his career.
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November 24, 2006
Brian Westbrook practiced Thursday and is expected to start Sunday at Indianapolis. He's been dealing with a sore knee most of the year; the Eagles list him as probable this week.
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November 19, 2006
The Eagles had an awful day Sunday, but Brian Westbrook didn't quit on his fantasy owners, gaining 102 yards on 22 carries while also catching 12 passes for 46 yards. Westbrook came into the year with only three 100-yard rushing games but has four already this season.
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November 18, 2006
Brian Westbrook practiced again Friday and remains probable for Sunday's game with Tennessee, the Eagles official site reports. Westbrook is battling a sore knee but appears fine for his normal workload here.
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November 17, 2006
Brian Westbrook was at practice Thursday despite his sore knee and he's listed as probable for Sunday's game with Tennessee.
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November 10, 2006
Brian Westbrook is listed as probable due to a sore ankle, though he practiced Thursday and is expected to play Sunday against Washington. Westbrook's knee also may not be 100 percent but the Eagles don't appear to be overly concerned about their feature back right now.
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October 22, 2006
Brian Westbrook played through his knee injury again Sunday and had a huge game, rushing for 101 yards on 13 carries while also catching seven passes for 113 yards and a TD. Westbrook's 214 total yards were the highest single-game mark of his career.
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October 20, 2006
Although Brian Westbrook did practice Friday, he's now listed as questionable on the injury report, according to the Eagles official site. The Eagles mercifully play an early game this week, so fantasy owners will be able to know Westbrook's status before any game kicks off this week.
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October 20, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed some of the work at Thursday's practice after having a full day Wednesday, the Eagles official site reports. Nonetheless he's listed as probable for Sunday's game with the Buccaneers and barring a Friday setback he looks good to go.
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October 15, 2006
Brian Westbrook played through his sore knee in Week 6 and rushed for 72 yards on 16 carries. However, he was not as effective as usual as a receiver, as he gained only three yards on three receptions.
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October 15, 2006
Brian Westbrook is active today and will start despite his knee injury.
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October 14, 2006
Brian Westbrook didn't practice Friday after working the two previous days, the Eagles official site reports. Westbrook has been battling knee problems for most of the year. Part of the reason Westbrook didn't work on Friday was related to the Eagles moving their practice indoors (and to an artificial surface), but it's not definite that Westbrook would have practiced even if the team was outside. Andy Reid didn't sound overly concerned when asked about Westbrook - "I just wanted to make sure we gave his knee an opportunity to make sure it didn't swell up," the coach said - but given the way injuries have gone with the Eagles this year, we'll keep a very close eye on this. Westbrook remains listed as questionable on the official injury report. One positive for Westbrook owners - the Eagles play an early game this week, so his status should be clear in time for most fantasy players to make their lineup decision.
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October 13, 2006
Brian Westbrook practiced for the second straight day Thursday and didn't have any setbacks, according to the Eagles official site. Although Westbrook is listed as questionable due to his sore knee, the team is expecting to have him in action for Sunday's game at New Orleans. "It definitely feels a lot better," Westbrook said. "Last week, I couldn't practice at this time."
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October 12, 2006
Brian Westbrook was able to practice Wednesday for the first time since Week 2, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He remains listed as questionable, but it appears he should be set to play through his sore knee again this weekend.
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October 10, 2006
Coach Andy Reid said that Brian Westbrook had "very little swelling" in his knee after Sunday's game, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Westbrook has practiced minimally over the last few weeks and has missed one game because of the nagging knee injury. "I really think it'll be day-to-day and week-by week, but we'll see how it goes here," Reid said. "We just hope it stops."
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October 9, 2006
Brian Westbrook rejected reports that he might need arthroscopic or microfracture surgery on his ailing knee during the offseason, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Really, the only people that know what's going on are me and some of the doctors I've seen," said Westbrook. "Any report from anybody outside of that circle, you've got to question the source." He picked up 86 total yards and a touchdown yesterday, despite not practicing all week due to swelling in the joint.
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October 8, 2006
Brian Westbrook played through his sore knee in Week 5 despite missing most of the practice week. He rushed for 33 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries and added five catches for 53 yards.
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October 7, 2006
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the swelling in Brian Westbrook's knee only seems to disappear momentarily. "It's kind of gone dry and then comes back," coach Andy Reid said about the swelling. "It has bounced back and forth, but for the most part we're getting it under control." Westbrook remained out of practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys.
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October 6, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed his third straight day of practice Friday, the Eagles official site reports. "It's literally a day-to-day thing," Andy Reid said. "We'll see how it goes here." Correll Buckhalter would take on most of the load Sunday if Westbrook can't go.
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October 6, 2006
Westbrook sat out the team walkthrough Thursday in addition to the regular practice, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He's listed as questionable on the injury report due to his sore knee.
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October 5, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed practice on Thursday because of his sore knee. After missing Monday's game, he's definitely a question mark for Week 5 against the Cowboys.
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October 4, 2006
Brian Westbrook won't practice today, but he is expected to play this weekend, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Eagles played it safe Monday night by holding him out of their game against the Packers due to his sore knee.
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October 2, 2006
Brian Westbrook was inactive for Monday night's game because of a knee injury. Correll Buckhalter started in Westbrook's place.
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October 1, 2006
Brian Westbrook practiced yesterday for the first time this week, though it was on a limited basis, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He's played through his knee injury this season despite seeing limited practice during the week, so it appears he probably will play Monday.
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September 29, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed another practice Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Westbrook has played in the last few games despite missing a lot of practice time so this may not be that big a deal. He's battling a sore knee; Philadelphia plays Monday night against Green Bay.
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September 29, 2006
Andy Reid said Brian Westbrook didn't practice Thursday because he still has "a little swelling" in his injured knee, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. Westbrook is listed as probable for Monday's game with the Packers.
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September 27, 2006
Brian Westbrook is listed as questionable on the injury report. He's battling a sore knee. The Eagles have an extra day to prepare this week, as they host Green Bay Monday.
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September 24, 2006
Brian Westbrook played through a knee injury Sunday and had a huge day, going for 164 total yards and three TDs. Westbrook ran only eight times but managed to gain 117 yards, good for a 14.6 yards per carry average.
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September 24, 2006
Brian Westbrook said he expects to play today, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Westbrook, who is nursing a sore knee, returned to practice on Friday but remains listed as questionable.
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September 22, 2006
Brian Westbrook was able to practice Friday after sitting out the two previous days, according to the Eagles official site. Westbrook has been battling a sore knee. "He felt pretty good coming off the field today," Andy Reid said. "I think he's going to be okay. We've been a bit cautious with him just to make sure that we get that swelling out of there. It's down now, so he feels comfortable."
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September 22, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed his second straight practice Thursday and remains questionable for Sunday's game at San Francisco. Correll Buckhalter would likely see an expanded role if Westbrook can't go.
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September 20, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed practice on Wednesday because of a sore knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Westbrook played through the injury - which creates a lot of swelling - this past week.
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September 17, 2006
Brian Westbrook played through his knee injury on Sunday and rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Westbrook also caught seven passes for 56 yards.
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September 17, 2006
Brian Westbrook will start today despite his knee injury, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Fantasy owners should be prepared for the possibility that Westbrook might get less work than usual.
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September 17, 2006
ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that Brian Westbrook will be a came-time decision today. Westbrook is listed as probable with a sore knee, but the team is concerned about the injury. If Westbrook is out, Correll Buckhalter and Ryan Moats will get more work.
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September 16, 2006
Although it appears that Brian Westbrook will play through his sore knee Sunday, coach Andy Reid played coy about the running back's health and status on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Reid wouldn't confirm whether Westbrook would be at 100 percent, exactly what the injury is, or even which knee is injured. It's possible Westrbook could have his touches limited, with Correll Buckhalter and Ryan Moats picking up the slack.
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September 15, 2006
Although Brian Westbrook did not practice Thursday or Friday, Andy Reid expects him to play Sunday against the Giants, according to the Eagles official site. Westbrook is battling a sore knee and is listed as probable.
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September 15, 2006
Brian Westbrook missed practice Thursday and was added to the injury report as probable, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Westbrook is battling a sore knee. "From what we understand, it isn't serious," teammate Donte' Stallworth said. Ryan Moats would join Correll Buckhalter in the running-back rotation if Westbrook is limited or cannot play.
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September 12, 2006
With Lito Sheppard unlikely to play Sunday, Brian Westbrook is expected to be the Eagles' primary punt returner, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer. Westbrook had three punt returns for 25 yards in Week 1.
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September 8, 2006
Brian Westbrook isn't listed on the injury report and is expected to start and take a full load at Houston Sunday. Westbrook was rested most of the summer due to a sprained left foot.
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August 23, 2006
Brian Westbrook has been running in a pool and could return to practice next week, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Westbrook, who has a sprained left foot, should be ready to go for Week 1.
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August 15, 2006
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Brian Westbrook will probably miss the rest of the preseason as a precaution because of his sprained left foot. Head coach Andy Reid said "The swelling is out of the foot, but again, it's going to take a little bit of time. He stretched the ligaments in there a bit and sprained the foot, so we've got to wait until that heals."
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August 13, 2006
Brian Westbrook was out of practice again on Saturday with a sprained left foot, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Head coach Andy Reid said that Westbrook is getting better but probably won't play in Thursday's game.
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August 9, 2006
Brian Westbrook, who sprained his foot during Sunday's preseason game, did not practice on Tuesday, according to the Raiders website. The injury does not appear to be too serious.
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August 8, 2006
Brian Westbrook did not practice on Tuesday due to a foot sprain, according to the AP. He missed four games last season with a Lis-Franc sprain, but this injury is not to the same foot. It's uncertain when he'll be ready to return to practice.
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August 6, 2006
Brian Westbrook got consecutive carries down near the goal line in the preseason opener for the Eagles on Sunday night. Westbrook converted the second carry for a one-yard touchdown run.
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May 16, 2006
The Eagles will likely be running the ball more often in 2006, which means Brian Westbrook should get more touches, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Last year, I will be honest with you, the numbers got a little skewed toward the pass, and we need to get back to what we have done here before - and that is balance it up a little bit more," Reid said yesterday after the Eagles closed their minicamp. "We need to give the running game an opportunity to work in there with the pass game."
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