Eagles move on without Westbrook

[November 19, 2009]  PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- LeSean McCoy can't be a rookie anymore.

With Brian Westbrook sidelined after sustaining two concussions in three weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles are turning to McCoy in a backfield where the most experienced ball carrier is a fullback.

While the Eagles (5-4) were on the practice field preparing for an important game at Chicago (4-5), Westbrook was in Pittsburgh visiting with two concussion specialists.

The former All-Pro running back suffered his first career concussion on Oct. 26 against Washington. He missed two games and returned only to get another one in last Sunday's loss at San Diego.

[Associated Press; By ROB MAADDI]

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