"Despite a backfield that already resembles the NFL's 2006 Greatest Hits collection, the Redskins are expected to meet Wednesday with free agent running back Brian Westbrook, one of the league's most productive running backs before concussions cut short his 2009 season and endangered his career.
In addition to Clinton Portis, the team's incumbent starter, the Redskins have signed Larry Johnson and Willie Parker this offseason. But because of Westbrook's productive partnership in Philadelphia with new Washington quarterback Donovan McNabb, the team is apparently deciding whether it should add yet another high-profile back on the roster.
"It could be a possibility," Redskins' cornerback Byron Westbrook said about the potential of becoming his brother's teammate for the first time since the two were children.
"We do have three great backs on the team right now," he continued. "With my brother, it would be adding another dimension from a pass-catching standpoint and a great third-down running back. And also a great first- and second-down running back as well."
The Redskins' level of interest was not immediately clear. Before news surfaced Tuesday that Westbrook would be meeting with the Redskins, he was scheduled to share a stage at Springarn High on Wednesday with Washington General Manager Bruce Allen, both speaking to 175 area high school football players as part of the NFL High School Player Development program. The annual event is organized by Bill McGregor, football coach at DeMatha, Westbrook's alma mater. "