Westbrook done in Philly

I think this is a big loss.
Brian Westbrook could break open a game from almost anywhere on the field.

Lined up in the slot, he could run a slant, beat a linebacker and take off with no one able to catch him. Out of the backfield, he was a 1,000-yard rusher who always kept defenses guessing -- and flailing.
But in his later years, injuries have defined Westbrook more than his dynamic offensive skills. And his age, salary and lengthy list of beaten body parts led the Philadelphia Eagles to release him Tuesday and save themselves $7.5 million due next season.I think we all know that Brian is one of the all-time great Philadelphia Eagles," coach Andy Reid said. "For what we've done here over the years, Brian has been just a huge part of building this program to the level that we're at now. My heart will always be a Brian Westbrook fan as we go forward here."

A former All-Pro, the 5-foot-10 Westbrook led the league with 2,104 yards from scrimmage in 2007. He rushed for 1,333 yards and accounted for 12 touchdowns that season.

But Westbrook spent much of last season on the sideline, missing eight games with two concussions and an ankle injury. Westbrook had just two touchdowns in 2009.