Posted: Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:29 PM | 6 comments |
 

Westbrook out with concussion
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LANDOVER, Md. -- Brian Westbrook suffered a concussion in the first quarter of tonight's Eagles-Redskins game and the running back won't return.

On the Eagles' second possession, Westrbrook took a handoff and forged ahead six yards, but at the end of the carry he was kneed in the helmet by Washington linebacker London Fletcher. Westbrook laid motionless on FedEx Field as many players from both teams surrounded him. Some were visibly concerned.

One of the Redskins was Brian's younger brother, Byron, a special teams player. After several minutes, however, Westbrook rose and was helped off the field. LeSean McCoy took over full for Westbrook.

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 9:29 PM  Permalink | 6 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:17 PM, 10/26/2009
    This guy has the roughest luck with injuries. Hope he returns to form.
    — starbird
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:04 PM, 10/26/2009
    what else is new?
    — camtheman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:51 PM, 10/26/2009
    SURPRISING
    — LiLTone3
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:25 PM, 10/27/2009
    That was a viscous knee to the head
    — tampaPhillyfan


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