RB Westbrook is in camp, for now: Running back Brian Westbrook reported to Philadelphia Eagles training camp Thursday amid speculation that he might hold out due to a contract dispute. Westbrook has said he wants a new contract and recently fired agent Fletcher Smith and replaced him with Todd France. "I just wanted to give my agent an opportunity to talk with team president Joe Banner and see if we can get something done," Westbrook said. But Westbrook didn't commit to attending all of training camp at Lehigh University. "I'm here now," he said. "Hopefully for good, but it remains to be seen. I can't see the future. But hopefully things go well, and we get a deal done." Westbrook's arrival was a bit of a surprise because he held out of camp for a week in 2005 and eventually received a five-year, $25 million extension that November. Now, he wants that deal redone. "At the time I wasn't the top running back," Westbrook said. "I've improved since then, and now the quality of play is different, and that's why I'm seeking an adjustment in the contract." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Last year the 29-year-old Westbrook was voted to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his six-year career. He set a franchise record with a league-leading 2,104 yards from scrimmage. Keep an eye on what Westbrook does this offseason, but go into 2008 with Westbrook as a No. 1 Fantasy option and a Top 5 pick in all leagues this season. (Updated 07/24/2008).
RB Brian Westbrook, who is due just $3 million in base salary and a $1.5 million roster bonus this season, wants a new deal but did show up to the team's training camp Thursday. He also said he plans to be in camp as long as progress is being made toward a new deal. "We've always done a good job with those things, so I'm not worried about that," coach Andy Reid said. "We've always been very fair and understanding to the players that we've approached about contracts. Other than that, I'm not going to get into that. It's not our policy to get into these things, so I'll leave it at that." 07/25/2008
No information available at this time.
RB Westbrook is in camp, for now: Running back Brian Westbrook reported to Philadelphia Eagles training camp Thursday amid speculation that he might hold out due to a contract dispute. Westbrook has said he wants a new contract and recently fired agent Fletcher Smith and replaced him with Todd France. "I just wanted to give my agent an opportunity to talk with team president Joe Banner and see if we can get something done," Westbrook said. But Westbrook didn't commit to attending all of training camp at Lehigh University. "I'm here now," he said. "Hopefully for good, but it remains to be seen. I can't see the future. But hopefully things go well, and we get a deal done." Westbrook's arrival was a bit of a surprise because he held out of camp for a week in 2005 and eventually received a five-year, $25 million extension that November. Now, he wants that deal redone. "At the time I wasn't the top running back," Westbrook said. "I've improved since then, and now the quality of play is different, and that's why I'm seeking an adjustment in the contract." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Last year the 29-year-old Westbrook was voted to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his six-year career. He set a franchise record with a league-leading 2,104 yards from scrimmage. Keep an eye on what Westbrook does this offseason, but go into 2008 with Westbrook as a No. 1 Fantasy option and a Top 5 pick in all leagues this season. (Updated 07/24/2008).
Running back Brian Westbrook and cornerback Lito Sheppard reported to Philadelphia Eagles training camp Thursday amid speculation that one or both might hold out due to a contract dispute.
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