Eagles RB Westbrook is expected to play against Broncos

Running back Brian Westbrook puts on his Eagles jersey in time for the playoffs and makes the Philadelphia Eagles even more dangerous. According to Eagles Coach Andy Reid, Westbrook was cleared to play after recovering from two concussions.

Reid said on Wednesday that Westbrook did “perfect” on his testing and is expected to return for Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos. Playing only six games for this season because of the concussions, the former All-Pro running back is “ready to roll” for the NFC East-leading Eagles (10-4).

Westbrook missed the last five games after suffering his second concussion in three weeks during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Nov. 15. His first career concussion came on Oct. 26 while playing against the Washington Redskins. Sitting out two games, he returned prematurely against the Chargers to sustain the second concussion.

DeSean Jackson has become top playmaker as replacement to Westbrook by having 11 touchdowns this season, including eight that were 50-plus yards. Westbrook’s returning gives Philadelphia another option and forces defenses to be aware of another threat, although the previously starting running back will likely only have a limited role in the offense.

Westbrook may start this Sunday against Broncos

This Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles will play against the Denver Broncos and welcome back one of the greatest players in team history to their stadium as seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins will start the game, wearing his Broncos jersey, against the Eagles, a team he spent 13 seasons with before signing with the Broncos.

And the Eagles are also ready to welcome back another great Eagles player who may start at running back, in Eagles jersey as Brian Westbrook has been fine enough to practice with his teammates.

Westbrook has been out since suffering his second concussion in three weeks, Nov. 15 against the San Diego Chargers, with first concussion being suffered in a Monday night game against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 26. He returned to practice last week but was inactive for Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers.

“I think he’ll be pretty fresh,” Eagles Coach Andy Reid said about Westbrook’s possibility to play Sunday’s game. “He’ll have fresh legs out there. Obviously he’s not going to play the whole game. (We will) make sure we keep track of how many plays he plays if it comes down to that.”