"The Green Bay Packers are exploring the possibility of adding former Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook to their already potent offense.

Though it's unclear whether the Packers are serious enough to sign the 30-year-old veteran, two sources said Monday that the club definitely has shown interest. Westbrook became a free agent when the Eagles released him Feb. 23.

Westbrook has taken a lot of hits over the years and last season missed eight games with a pair of concussions. There was some speculation that he would retire because of those injuries, but he appears determined to play again and wants to show people that rumors he's finished aren't true.

If the Packers signed Westbrook, they would have to be satisfied with neurological tests clearing him to play. If they were, Westbrook could serve a number of positions in coach Mike McCarthy's offense, including the important third-down spot.

Westbrook is an outstanding receiver and often lined up in the slot in Eagles coach Andy Reid's offense, taking advantage of matchups with slower linebackers. As important to the Packers would be his leadership to a relatively young offense.

Last year, Westbrook carried 61 times for 274 yards (4.5-yard average) and a touchdown and caught 25 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown. Projected over 16 games, those numbers would have been far below his 936 yards and nine touchdowns rushing and 54 catches for 402 yards and five touchdowns in 2008."