Westbrook out against Cowboys with concussion

Nov 8, 7:54 pm EST

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PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Eagles running back Brian Westbrook(notes) was inactive for Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the second straight game he’ll miss with a concussion.

Westbrook missed the Eagles’ rout of the Giants last week with a concussion sustained a week earlier in a victory over Washington. Coach Andy Reid said this week that Westbrook should be “good to go” against Dallas.

Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder says Westbrook started experiencing symptoms of a mild headache on Friday. Westbrook underwent more tests and the Eagles held him out as precaution.

“Even though those tests were determined to be negative, we all thought it would be in the best interests of Brian and the team that he should be deactivated for tonight’s game,” Burkholder said. “We will continue to evaluate Brian this week.”

Westbrook has 197 yards rushing this season.

Other notable inactives for the Eagles are starting linebacker Chris Gocong(notes) (quadricep, hamstring); wide receiver Kevin Curtis (knee); defensive end Victor Abiamiri(notes) (knee); and guard Max Jean-Gilles(notes) (shoulder).

Dallas was without kick returner Allen Rossum(notes) (hamstring).

Updated Nov 8, 7:54 pm EST
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  1. Rich G
    18. Posted by Rich G Mon Nov 9 8:47am EST

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    Thanks for your strong play all these years but please do yourself and the Eagles Green Nation a favor and . . . Retire!
    Go Eagles!
  2. jim
    17. Posted by jim Sun Nov 8 11:59pm EST

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    feagles lose...............go Cowboys................get better Westbrook
  3. Nilsa
    16. Posted by Nilsa Sun Nov 8 9:13pm EST

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    Eagles are going to win forever GO EAGLES GO your fan Nilsa.


    GO PHILLIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. <i>huricanef1</i>
    15. Posted by huricanef1 Sun Nov 8 8:02pm EST

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    good for the Eagles to respect the seriousness of a concussion.
  5. Jerichon
    14. Posted by Jerichon Sun Nov 8 7:59pm EST

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    Yankees buy trophies, not championships. You can't buy those.

    Yanks needed the umps too this year. Pathetic, but baseball knows that Yankee fans are bandwagon fans and will stop watching if their team doesn't buy a trophy every few years.

    The Yankees have 0 legit championships, and can't win without having a huge advantage.... and even then sometimes they don't win. Yankees are a disgrace to sports and competition.
  6. Bunnies will steal your soul
    13. Posted by Bunnies will steal your soul Sun Nov 1 4:33pm EST

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    Didn't even notice he wasn't playing did they.

    The midget men are stinking it up. Funny how when they were 5-0 Cowherd said Eli was a god and the 3rd best QB in the game. I bet the little pansy jumps ships tomorrow!

    Giants are overrated.
    Yankees by championships.
  7. KEVIN
    12. Posted by KEVIN Sun Nov 1 4:07pm EST

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    Let's go Phillies!!!!

    Eagles Win...know it's time for you to win


    Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  8. KEVIN
    11. Posted by KEVIN Sun Nov 1 4:07pm EST

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    Let's go Phillies!!!!

    Eagles Win...know it's time for you to win


    Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. KEVIN
    10. Posted by KEVIN Sun Nov 1 4:06pm EST

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    Let's go Phillies!!!!

    Eagles Win...know it's time for you to win


    Go Phillies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Go Eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. SharkMan
    9. Posted by SharkMan Sun Nov 1 3:02pm EST

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    Don't be silly ! bet the house on Philly !
  11. NBAdraftRoom.com
    8. Posted by NBAdraftRoom.com Sun Nov 1 2:45pm EST

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    haha, we got this
  12. peter
    7. Posted by peter Sun Nov 1 1:39pm EST

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    get well, buddy and come back to kick some cowgirl ass! go philly go
  13. <i>basmith1597</i>
    6. Posted by basmith1597 Sun Nov 1 1:35pm EST

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    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahhah. But Eagles are so going to win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  14. Chris A
    5. Posted by Chris A Sun Nov 1 1:08pm EST

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    Leonard Weaver will be a fine replacement he played at powerhouse Carson-Newman in Tennessee. You heard it here first.
  15. Bryan N
    4. Posted by Bryan N Sun Nov 1 1:06pm EST

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    Go to nelsonnews1.webs.com become a member today!
  16. TRASH
    3. Posted by TRASH Sun Nov 1 12:48pm EST

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    westbrook is great RB hope he be back soon
  17. Nicky Babs
    2. Posted by Nicky Babs Sun Nov 1 12:45pm EST

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    ESPN says he's active. WTF?
  18. <i>shlystn12</i>
    1. Posted by shlystn12 Sun Nov 1 12:12pm EST

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    hello westbrook i hop[e u feel better soon candy
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