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Eagles running back Brian Westbrook missed a second straight day of practice yesterday with swelling in his left knee. He was listed as questionable on the injury report. "He's got a little bit of swelling on his knee and a little soreness there," head coach Andy Reid said. Both Westbrook and Reid expect the star running back to be on the field for tomorrow's game against the Miami Dolphins.

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Brian Westbrook , AP Brian Westbrook , AP
November 17, 2007  07:48 AM ET

If he's missed practice, and is swollen and tender in the knees, why on earth play him against the Dolphins? I know Westbrook wants to pad his stats for a contract, but at some point its not worth it. This game is my upset special of the week, not because I really think the Dolphins can win, but because it'd be funny if they did. I just like to see Philly fans and media get in a tizzy.

November 17, 2007  08:51 AM ET

Maybe Westbrook is not an every down back because he cannot take the pounding. Maybe the 25 mil five year contract was more than fair. This is his sixth year in the league, that is a lot for a running back.

November 17, 2007  08:52 AM ET

westbrook wants to play this game.......stuff his stat sheet at miami's expense & put some pressure on philly to get a new contract. good luck brian!!

November 17, 2007  09:27 AM ET

Why not let him pad his stats, This would be the game to do it Plus, that's all they have.

November 17, 2007  09:52 AM ET

who cares...Eagles are done! Hope he plays elsewhere next year
as he's not worth the dough.....

November 17, 2007  12:27 PM ET

No way they lose this game!!!! He's playing he just doesnt need to practice ala Bob Sanders!!!!!

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November 17, 2007  01:15 PM ET

Westbrook or not, I'm sure the Dolphs can find a way to lose this one.

November 17, 2007  05:21 PM ET

The Dolphins are gonna win this game.

Upset special.

November 17, 2007  07:01 PM ET

The Dolphins are gonna win this game.

Upset special.
I am not sure that an Eagles loss is ever an upset this year, it is almost more surprising when they win.

November 18, 2007  03:17 AM ET

The Dolphins will win tomorrow (Hence, I never mentioned specific dates).

 
November 19, 2007  08:33 AM ET

Eagles will need Westbrook and 20 more players to even stay on the field next week at the Razor with the Pats....it'll be like the opening game in Invincible....

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