Well, it's official the Brian Westbrook era is over in Philadelphia. The Eagles announced today that they will release Westbrook on March 5. He was slated to make $7.25 million for the Birds next season, but for a 30 year old running back, who looked every bit of it last season, that was apparently too much for the Eagles to commit too. After everything BWest has done for the Eagles in his career and everything he has meant to them as the franchise' all time leader in yards from scrimmage, it is shame it had to end like this after a rash of injuries and one very forgettable season. I would have been nice to see him end things on his own terms. Still, although his time with the Eagles is finished, that doesn't mean his in NFL is over. Of course it's hard to imagine him in anything other than Eagles' midnight green, so I guess we'll see. Without Westbrook on their side for next season Lesean McCoy will probably the number 1 guy, so the Birds will have to look for a new number 2 either in the draft or via free agency. It should be interesting to see who they acquire.
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Its definately a shame to see Westbrook go after all he has done for the Eagles. As you know I'm not a huge McNabb fan so I would have rathered him go than Westbrook but theres still a chance for McNabb to leave.
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