The Eagles released RB Brian Westbrook on February 23rd after a variety of injuries including a pair of concussions last season. At one point, some thought his career might be over but all indications are that he wants to play.
Brian Westbrook Could Find A New Home In Green Bay
And that chance to play could come in Green Bay.
According to Tony Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers are expressing interest.
The Packers would likely look at Westbrook in an Ahman Green-type of role.
If the Packers signed Westbrook, it would probably be to fill the role veteran Ahman Green did the second half of last season. Westbrook is an outstanding receiver and often lined up in the slot in Eagles coach Andy Reid’s offense, taking advantage of match-ups with slower linebackers. As important to the Packers would be his leadership role on offense.
As Silverstein notes, Westbrook could be the third down back the Packers have lacked in recent years. RB Brandon Jackson is a solid blocker but not a threat to catch passes out of the backfield. If RB Ryan Grant sees more third down carries, then someone will have to step in to shoulder part of the load on first and second down.
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