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Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner said he plans to see an ophthalmologist about lingering post-concussion symptoms that kept him out of Sunday's last-second 20-17 loss at Tennessee.

Philadelphia running back Brian Westbrook remains inactive for the Eagles today against Washintgon following a second concussion in three weeks suffered on Nov.

Donovan McNabb called it a "must win," and just to be clear, he was only referring to his Philadelphia Eagles.

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Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, running back Clinton Portis, cornerback DeAngelo Hall and tight end Chris Cooley are all inactive for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

The NFL revealed the identity of the musical halftime performers for the Super Bowl last week, and, in about two months, it will also reveal the identities of the teams that will play the game.

Days later, LeSean McCoy still seemed perplexed by the events that unfolded in the Eagles' 20-14 win over the Bears.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said that Andrews, who went on injured reserve before the start of the season, was seeking more information on what is becoming a career-threatening injury.

Eagles coach Andy Reid said Friday he expects CB Asante Samuel and LB Jeremiah Trotter to play in Sunday's game against the Redskins .

The Philadelphia Eagles are tied for third in the NFL in sacks and rank fourth in interceptions.

LeSean "Shady" McCoy should be headed for some good numbers again as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting running back, based on how he's done knowing he's starting going in.

Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb demurred Wednesday when asked if he agreed with coach Andy Reid's assertion that McNabb will be a Hall of Famer, but McNabb said he knows someone who should be -- Eagles director of player development and alumni Harold Carmichael.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. Versatile Eagles running back Brian Westbrook won't play Sunday night against the Bears after suffering two concussions in three weeks.

Brian Westbrook recently joked with Andy Reid about a link between the running back's post-concussion symptoms and the head coach's game-day strategy.

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the final six weeks of this NFL season with their sights set on another postseason berth.

Injuries do matter - a lot POSTED: November 22, 2009 Injuries, preceded by a clearing of the throat, are always the lead item at an Andy Reid news conference.

During an interview last month after coaching his son in a flag Football game, former Eagles right tackle Jon Runyan made it clear he still wanted to play, and he knew what had to happen to make that possible.

Each week, Daily News football writer Paul Domowitch will tell you the things he will be keeping his eyes on during that week's game: 1. Defending the tight end: The Eagles will face yet another dangerous pass-catching tight end in the Bears' Greg Olsen.

News today is that Brian Westbrook will make a full recovery from his second concussion in three weeks, and while everyone is talking as if he'll return to the field , I'm just happy to hear the man isn't looking at reduced capabilities.

The Eagles believe they already are in compliance, at least in spirit, with the new NFL concussion policy reported by Fox analyst Jay Glazer yesterday, Birds general manager Tom Heckert said before last night's game.

Brian Westbrook is expected to miss at least two to three games as he recovers from his second concussion in 20 days, Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid said Friday.

McNabb has made it clear to his teammates that this a MUST win game, but Chicago is in the same positions as we get late into November and teams are fighting for playoff spots, so it comes down to who wants it more.

The NFL and its players union have approved independent doctors to evaluate head injuries for about half of the league's 32 teams as part of a new program.

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LeSean McCoy scored the winning touchdown with a 10-yard run. One of the most interesting parts of training camp in August was watching rookie LeSean McCoy .

No timetable has been set for injured running back Brian Westbrook's return, but the running back did appear to receive the best news possible Wednesday on his second concussion in as many games.

Eagles guard Stacy Andrews will not dress for tonight's Bears game. Andrews wasn't listed on the team's injury report coming into the game, although he has been slowed by off-season knee surgery.

QB Jay Cutler vs. CB Asante Samuel Cutler's struggles at night have been well-documented, with 11 interceptions in three evening contests.

When Donovan McNabb applied "must-win game" to tonight's game at Soldier Field in Chicago, the quarterback created a bit of a stir.

For weeks, Ron Jaworski has been unsure whether the Eagles are good enough to pull out one of those Andy Reid specials and make a playoff run.

Joe Mays was once given the chance to start for the Eagles at middle linebacker, but he couldn't lock up the position.

Confirming that Brian Westbrook will remain out until at least the first week of December and probably longer than that, Eagles coach Andy Reid also revealed on Friday that his squad will once again be without weakside linebacker Akeem Jordan and safety Quintin Demps for Sunday night's game at Chicago.

For some players, there is a temptation to try to take on too much when circumstances present opportunity.

Donovan McNabb called it a “must win,” and just to be clear, he was only referring to his Philadelphia Eagles.

"We've got to do better there," coach Andy Reid said a few times Monday. The Eagles rallied from a 28-9 fourth-quarter deficit to lose 31-23 to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid said on Friday that Brian Westbrook will miss at least three weeks as Westbrook is evaluated by doctors.

For the second consecutive week, the Philadelphia Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker because of a knee injury to weakside starter Akeem Jordan .

Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Friday to have his concussion evaluated.

JUST BECAUSE Bears coach Lovie Smith seems intent on beating his head against the wall, it doesn't mean fantasy leaguers have to do the same.

Bob Ford: Brian Westbrook's return stirs debate over the risks of playing after a concussion.

Donovan McNabb looks around in the huddle and sees guys who were in high school or college when he led the Philadelphia Eagles to the Super Bowl five years ago.

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook returned to practice today, a rare session for him on the harder indoor surface.

Doctors say Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has shown dramatic improvement since Sunday's game against the Chargers when he suffered his second concussion in a three-week span.

Tony Romo smiled when a reporter asked about the magnitude of a road victory that put the Cowboys in first place.

DeSean Jackson wouldn't mind if the Eagles were trailing today with just a few minutes left on the clock in the fourth quarter.

The latter terrifies Strahan, who said he has never suffered a concussion. "I'm hard-headed," he joked.

I hate to be so down after a tough loss. truly, there were good things to be appreciated.

QUICK LOOK: The Eagles still are in the thick of the NFC East race and don't want to lose ground in Chicago.

For the second straight week, the Eagles spent Monday scrambling to address roster issues, and cornerback was the place they had to focus on the most.

Brian Westbrook was injured in the Eagles' game against the San Diego Chargers with another concussion.

PHILADELPHIA a ' I am not a neurologist, nor do I play one in print or on television.

The San Diego Chargers will set their sights on knocking off an NFC East member for a second consecutive week when the Philadelphia Eagles head to Qualcomm Stadium this Sunday for an interconference bout between teams with postseason aspirations.

I neither need nor want an apology from Maurice Jones-Drew for doing the right thing in the Jacksonville Jaguars ' win over the New York Jets on Sunday.

So what will the Eagles do? "We have a variety of things we're messing with there," coach Andy Reid said.

Miami running back Ronnie Brown was uncertain of his status after injuring his right ankle in the third quarter of the Dolphins` victory against Tampa Bay.

There once was a wide receiver on the Philadelphia Eagles who wore No. 81 and would be unstoppable for opposing teams to defend.

The teams travel to Estonia, where they participate in a muddy game of volleyball.

Here's an early preview of Sunday's Eagles-Chargers game that I submitted to The Sporting News, which you can have emailed to you for free by signing up at sportingnews.com. Three keys for success: * Start fast Those who say ita TMs how you finish, not start, havena TMt seen the Eagles.

The one thing they want the most is the one thing that's been the hardest to find.

When the trainers got to Brian Westbrook as he lay supine and unconscious on the grass at FedEx Field with his teammates and opposing players standing hushed around him, Westbrook's arms were extended rigidly at his sides, locked in the grip of the event that had just leveled him.

It was a Friday the 13th that had a whole lot of playfulness for many of the Eagles ' younger players.

No need to call in the authorities, but the Wildcat appears to be in danger of extinction in Philadelphia.

Eagles defensive end Jason Babin likes to think of himself as a team player. So he says he will do what's best for the squad -- even if that means being on the inactive list for Sunday's game at San Diego.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will be back on the field Sunday against the San Diego Chargers after missing two games because of a concussion.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. Two of the best quarterbacks never to have won a Super Bowl face off in San Diego, as Donovan McNabb leads the Eagle against Philip Rivers and the Chargers.

The defensive shuffle continues for the Philadelphia Eagles. Injuries, and one suspension, will force the Eagles to use several players in different roles against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Even though he didn't practice for the second straight day with a sprained right ankle, insisted yesterday that he would be ready to play against the Chargers on Sunday.

One team is 5-3 and the bandwagon is rolling once again, loaded with fans who've hopped back aboard during a three-game winning streak.

Running back Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes with the ball during the NFL season opener against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

If this looks and feels at all familiar, well, it should. Very familiar, in fact, because the Eagles are exactly where they were a year ago, at 5-3 and trailing someone else in the NFC East.

Will Witherspoon, who has been settling in nicely as the Eagles' middle linebacker, will move to the weakside this week, assuming usual starter Akeem Jordan can't play with a knee hyperextension and bone bruise, other players said yesterday.

The replay challenge that proved to be the turning point of Sunday night's loss to the Dallas Cowboys never should have been necessary, according to all of the members of the losing team.

The Philadelphia Eagles placed cornerback and kick returner Ellis Hobbs on injured reserve Wednesday with a neck injury.

Big-play Jay Overshadowed by the Eagles' languid offense were two spectacular catches by slot receiver Jason Avant -- a sliding, 20-yard reception on third-and-23 and an even more impressive 23-yard catch on third-and-6 early in the second quarter.

Even Philly fans liked Dallas last night. a 10. Lots of heroes Sunday night in Philly, but the biggest - smallest - play was made by rookie linebacker Victor Butler.

THE GOAL, on a beautiful Indian-summer night, with the Phillies finished and with all of the attention refocused, was for some clarity.

Eagles two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel left Sunday night's game against Dallas with a neck injury and his return is questionable.

Robert Geathers wrapping up the Ravens' Joe Flacco for one of the Bengals' four sacks.

Andy Reid sees no difference in his team whether it's playing a close game or enjoying a blowout.

Brian Westbrook had treatment for swelling in his ankle Friday, but coach Andy Reid said the reason he did not play against Dallas on Sunday night was strictly because of headaches.

The Eagles sure could have used their star running back Brian Westbrook in Sunday's game against Dallas.

George is honored with a local business award, but Benny gives him no congratulations, though she's quick to praise Randy's video-game win.

At least a little more trial and error and growth are required for the Eagles ' offense to become the unstoppable machine it has shown it can be so many times throughout the first half of this season.

Have you heard the one about Andy Reid's fullback who almost ran for 100 yards? Actually, it's no joke.

Re: Giant meltdown You guys have covered more Eagles-Giants games than you probably care to admit, Mike as a columnist for the New York Post and Bob as an NFL columnist for Newsday.

In his two career wins over the Birds, the Cowboys quarterback completed 74.5 percent of his passes, averaged 11.6 yards per attempt, threw six touchdown passes and two interceptions, and wasn't sacked a single time.

Brian Westbrook is set to return from his latest injury when the Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys in a matchup of the top two teams in the NFC East on Sunday night.

A short week to prepare following a brutally hard road game against the Washington Redskins on Monday night left the Eagles with little time to get their legs back under them for the New York Giants on Sunday.

Amazin' Stories From the clubhouse to the diamond, Steve Popper has everything you want to know about the Mets.

They have played each other with both a Super Bowl and a playoff spot at stake. There was the "Bounty Bowl," Emmitt Smith getting stuffed, Eagles fans cheering for a motionless Michael Irvin, and stoking controversy for each side.

Philadelphia running back Brian Westbrook did not practice on Friday, but he is expected to play on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.

Moise Fokou can do it all. At least that's way it has felt since the Eagles linebacker was drafted in April.

The Eagles' newest player isn't Brian Westbrook. But he played him on TV. Actually, P.J. Hill played him for the New Orleans Saints as a member of their practice squad in the week leading up to their Sept.

Can it get much more exciting than this? It's Week 9, Sunday Night Football, and the Philadelphia Eagles are hosting their hated rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, for sole possession of first place in the NFC East.

It is Dallas week in Philadelphia, and all hands are on deck. After missing last weekend's game because of a head injury he suffered two weeks ago, Brian Westbrook has been cleared to play by the Eagles medical staff for this weekend's game against the Cowboys.

New York pounced on a forced fumble with time running down in the third and running back Ahmad Bradshaw punched in a score from one yard out, but rookie tailback LeSean McCoy proved once again just how lethal the Philly running game can be, even without Westbrook, when he broke loose for a 66-yard score to keep New York at arm's length.

The numbers belied the precision on Monday night of Eagles punter Sav Rocca, who was infinitely better than his net average of 33.3 yards per punt indicated.

This isn't Game 4 of the World Series for the Giants. It is Game 1 against the Eagles.

INDIANAPOLIS -- With Peyton Manning out of sync and the offense struggling to score touchdowns Sunday, the Indianapolis Colts turned to a former quarterback -- Joseph Addai -- for a 22-yard TD pass that gave Indy an 18-14 victory.

The big play is back. After struggling to find a rhythm or an identity offensively through the first part of the season, the Eagles have become a more lethal offensive outfit of late - look no further than their three scoring plays of more than 40 yards in Week Eight.

Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson, who has 5 touchdowns in 47 touches this season, was a full practice participant Thursday and didn't seem to be favoring the foot he injured in Monday's victory over Washington.

Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was scheduled to work out Monday as he continues his comeback from a concussion suffered against the Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles WR Brian Westbrook sat out practice for a third consecutive day Friday as he continues to recover from a concussion suffered in Monday night's 27-17 win over the Washington Redskins.

Eli Manning, who has a perfect regular season mark in Philadelphia, needs to have a big game to avoid a three-game losing streak.

Tom Brady has Randy Moss. Peyton Manning has Reggie Wayne . Even Steve Young had Jerry Rice to help make his life easier.

Over the last decade, the Washington Redskins have employed six head coaches. The Philadelphia Eagles have had one.

OK, so we've made it past the glowing phrases on the dust jacket, past the acknowledgments and the thank-yous. Here, at last, is where the story of Eagles 2009 really begins.

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook was inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants after suffering a concussion in last week's win.

EAGLES WR DE SEAN JACKSON, CARDINALS S ADRIAN WILSON & COWBOYS PR-WR PATRICK CRAYTON NAMED NFC PLAYERS OF WEEK 7 Wide receiver DESEAN JACKSON of the Philadelphia Eagles, safety ADRIAN WILSON of the Arizona Cardinals and punt returner-wide receiver PATRICK CRAYTON of the Dallas Cowboys are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of ...