Westbrook out For Season

Discussion in 'NFC East' started by His Greatness, Dec 6, 2005.

  1. His Greatness

    His Greatness BBW Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2006
    Messages:
    1,542
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2250259<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>PHILADELPHIA -- Running back Brian Westbrook will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury, the fourth Pro Bowl player the Philadelphia Eagles have lost for the season in the last month.Brian WestbrookRunning BackPhiladelphia EaglesProfile2005 SEASON STATISTICSRush Yds TD Rec Yds TD156 617 3 61 616 4Westbrook injured his foot in the first half of Monday night's 42-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. An MRI exam Tuesday confirmed Westbrook has a Lis Franc injury, an injury more common in automobile accidents and equestrian sports.Westbrook joins quarterback Donovan McNabb (sports hernia), cornerback Lito Sheppard (ankle) and left tackle Tra Thomas (back) on the injured list.The Eagles also are without All-Pro wideout Terrell Owens, who was suspended four games for conduct detrimental to the team and told not to return.Westbrook signed a five-year contract extension worth almost $25 million last month. He had been unhappy with his deal and held out the first week of training camp.Westbrook leads the Eagles with 617 yards rushing and three touchdowns. He also had a team-high 61 catches for 616 yards and four TDs.A fourth-year pro from Villanova, Westbrook had a breakout year in 2004 with 812 yards rushing and 73 catches for 703 yards in 13 games. He signed a one-year restricted free agent offer for $1.43 million in the offseason.Westbrook missed just one game because of injury last year, with a broken rib, and missed only one regular-season game in both 2002 and 2003. He did miss the postseason two years ago with a torn triceps.Rookie Ryan Moats likely will take Westbrook's spot, though he could share time with Lamar Gordon and Reno Mahe.Moats has 16 carries for 50 yards, and lost a fumble that was returned for a score against Seattle.Eagles tight end Chad Lewis and free safety Brian Dawkins each have overcome similar foot injuries.The reigning NFC champion Eagles are last in the NFC East at 5-7.</div>
     
  2. AdropOFvenom

    AdropOFvenom BBW Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2007
    Messages:
    11,586
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    When it rains, it pours...It especially pours when they already had Correll Buckhalter out for the season. Tough Loss for the Eagles.1 QB(McNabb)/2 RB(Westbrook/Buckhalter)/2 WR(Owens/Pinkston) are all not playing....ouch.
     
  3. JHair

    JHair NFLC nflcentral.net Member

    Joined:
    Aug 24, 2005
    Messages:
    8,595
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Man. That's ruff...I think this entire unit is gonna come out next season and have a whole new look from this year, given everyone will be healthy again and McNabb will be back with the team. They took a real hard hit last night, now this, geesh. And I was hoping they'd beat the Jints this coming weekend, doubt they'll be able to do that w/o Westie.
     
  4. NTC187

    NTC187 NFLC nflcentral.net Member

    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2005
    Messages:
    51
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Damn, this really does suck, lol. Not only are our top offensive players missing, but we also are missing a few key defense players too. We're really up S*** creek this season [​IMG]
     
  5. KMart?

    KMart? BBW Elite Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2005
    Messages:
    3,383
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    I never knew it was possilbe to lose this many Pro Bowl calibur palyers in a season
     
  6. NFLCMS2

    NFLCMS2 NFLC nflcentral.net Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2005
    Messages:
    898
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    man the eagles arent looking ok the just suck right now
     

Share This Page