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Monday, October 26, 2009
Westbrook out with concussion

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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Posted 10:17 PM, 10/26/2009
starbird
This guy has the roughest luck with injuries. Hope he returns to form.
Posted 10:34 PM, 10/26/2009
WewantaSBRing
Go figure.
Posted 11:04 PM, 10/26/2009
camtheman
what else is new?
Posted 11:51 PM, 10/26/2009
LiLTone3
SURPRISING
Posted 01:11 AM, 10/27/2009
phillyhoodlum22
It seems that Westy is almost done. Just like a punch drunk boxer whose at the end of the road.
Posted 05:25 PM, 10/27/2009
tampaPhillyfan
That was a viscous knee to the head
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