Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 4:44 PM | 8 comments |
 

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Brian Westbrook will visit with two concussion specialists tomorrow in Pittsburgh, according to the Eagles.

Eagles head trainer Rick Burkhalter released a statement this afternoon:

"The Eagles will first have Westbrook consult with neuropsychologist Mark R. Lovell, PhD," the statement read. "Following that visit Westbrook and Lovell will consult with neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon, MD.  Dr. Lovell has been consulting with the Eagles’ medical staff on Westbrook’s recovery from the first concussion during the past three weeks.”

Westbrook suffered his second concussion in three weeks when he was tackled during a third quarter run in the Eagles' 31-23 loss to San Diego on Sunday. The first concussion occured at Washington when the knee of Redskins linebacker London Fletcher collided with Westbrook's head. The running back was knocked unconscious for almost a minute and suffered memory loss.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said that Westbrook was "foggy" after the second concussion. Westbrook got up from the play and walked off the field, however.

Westbrook had never had concussion until the last two incidents. He missed two games because of the first concussion. Reid said it was "too early" to decide if Westbrook's season was over. The coach said yesterday that Westbrook will not play when the Eagles travel to Chicago for this Sunday night's game.

 
Posted by Jeff McLane @ 4:44 PM  Permalink | 8 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:10 PM, 11/17/2009
    Why?
    — starbird
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:41 PM, 11/17/2009
    What good is a Phd psychologist? He should be seen by a competent neurologist, save the psychologists to treat all the suicidal Eagles fans after this 8-8 season!
    — gregneff62
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:37 PM, 11/17/2009
    Just the fact that a neurologist opinion is needed is enough for me to know the best decision for Westbrook is to retire. A functional brain is too high a price to pay for such fleeting and inconsequential glory as that which comes from football.
    — rdecredico
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:14 PM, 11/17/2009
    The Curse of Michael Vick continues...Father of the Year Andy Reid's deal with the devil has reaped another Groundhog Day season and now Westbrook is done for his career like Eric "Cantelop Head" Lindros.
    — Dr. Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:36 PM, 11/17/2009
    Man, Dr Michael, give it a rest. We all get your point by now, you don't need to infect every single article with your Vick stuff. This is an article about the health & life of Brian Westbrook, save your drivel for more trivial articles.
    — kgall
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:35 AM, 11/18/2009
    marroon is a top doc BUT one who is pro-mgt in that he doesn't see much link between concussions and lahlah land. don't be surprised if westy gets another opinion.
    — uncle doey


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