Posted: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 11:39 AM | 9 comments |
 

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Brian Westbrook isn't playing.

Despite reports during the practice week from coach Andy Reid that Westbrook's sprained right ankle was improving, the Eagles' star running back is unable to play today against the Kansas City Chiefs. Westbrook sprained his surgically repaired ankle late in the third quarter of the Eagles' loss to New Orleans and didn't practice at all during the week. Rookie LeSean McCoy will make his first career start in place of Westbrook.

Wide receiver Kevin Curtis, who was listed as doubtful Friday because of a sprained left knee, also is not playing. That means Jeremy Maclin will make his first NFL start and fellow rookie Brandon Gibson will dress for the first time this season. Veteran Reggie Brown is dressing for the first time since the Eagles' playoff win over the New York Giants last season.

The Eagles also activated all three of their healthy quarterbacks, which probably means that Jeff Garcia would enter the game if Kevin Kolb was injured. Michael Vick, of course, is expected to play in a regular-season game for the first time since New Year's Even 2006 when he visited Lincoln Financial Field as the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback.

The Eagles' injured inactives are Westbrook, Curtis, quarterback Donovan McNabb (fractured rib), cornerback Dimitri Patterson (hand), safety Quintin Demps (hamstring) and guard Todd Herremans (foot). Healthy scratches are defensive end Jason Babin and offensive lineman Mike McGlynn. 
Posted by Bob Brookover @ 11:39 AM  Permalink | 9 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:14 PM, 09/27/2009
    atleast its still early
    — bdawkisgod
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:15 PM, 09/27/2009
    Funny how Westbrook aka MIA Back escapes criticism but McNabb is always thrown under the bus for 4 injuries...Softbrook has always been nicked up and can't even practice....I love them both but MCNABB has made this offense go for the past 10 years. respect due; respect earned!
    — RoastedBird
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:24 PM, 09/27/2009
    1 and 2.
    — peteinmich
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:26 PM, 09/27/2009
    RoastedBird: True dat.
    — p-diddy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:27 PM, 09/27/2009
    He is DONE. He hasn't been himself for two years, and now can't stay on the field for a handful of plays.
    — Bobphxville
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:30 PM, 09/27/2009
    The future is now... a preview of the offense of 2011.... KK, DJ, JM, and Shady...
    — M60tanker
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:36 PM, 09/27/2009
    why would any fan throw a player under a bus for injurious...unless they're the ones who actually live under the bus.
    — retzlaff
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:42 PM, 09/27/2009
    Big surprise. Raise you hand if you didn't see this one coming.
    — The Truth Hurts
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:46 PM, 09/27/2009
    Good-bye Brian Westbrook. A great career is now OVER.
    — George Jacobs


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