Two league sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Brian Westbrook will be a no go Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.¬† This obviously means that LeSean McCoy will start and the Cowboys will probably get a larger dose of Leonard Weaver.
Westbrook was medically cleared to play this week, but clearly Andy Reid doesn’t want to take any chances with an injury of this magnitude.¬† An Eagles source was non-committal when Schefter asked about Westbrook’s status.
Personally, I’m thrilled that he’s not playing.¬† Forget how important he is to the offense and they are playing the Cowboys and it’s for first place and blah blah woof woof.¬† This dude was unconscious on a football field less than two weeks ago.¬† Head injuries aren’t to be played with.¬† Let the man rest.
We saw what happened to Andre Waters.¬† Former Steelers center Mike Webster saw his life shortened because of head injuries as well.¬† I talked to several people close to the NY Jets organization over the past few years that say that former WR Al Toon ain’t doing so hot.¬† One guy described him to me as “scrambled eggs.”¬†
So I’m glad to see the Eagles erring on the side of caution.¬† I was talking about injuries with a former player a few weeks ago with reference to Donovan’s ribs.¬† And he said, as a player, “you always come back to soon.¬† It’s just the way it is in the NFL.”¬†
And he’s right.¬† But with an injury like this, let’s hope they give Westbrook plenty of time to get right before rushing him back.¬† He’s not a chronic concussion guy like a Brett Lindros, but let’s not make him one either.¬†
