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November 19

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Doctors examining Eagles running back Brian Westbrook said yesterday that Westbrook's concussion symptoms had improved significantly over the last three days, according to a statement issued by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. "We are very encouraged by Brian's progress, we believe that he has an excellent prognosis, and we expect a full recovery," read a statement attributed to Drs. Joseph Maroon and Michael Collins. "We developed a comprehensive physical rehab plan for Brian, and we will repeat the detailed testing in the next two to three weeks." A UPMC spokesperson could not be reached for comment last night, so it was unclear how the doctors define "full recovery." In ..."

Eagles' Westbrook to visit two doctors to consult on concussions

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November 18

Philadelphia Daily News

"Brian Westbrook's search for answers, as he begins to plot his course following a second concussion in as many games, begins today in Pittsburgh, where the Eagles' franchise running back will consult with a pair of experts.The Eagles confirmed Westbrook will visit with Dr. Mark Lovell and then with his colleague, Dr. Joseph Maroon. Lovell has been involved in Westbrook's treatment since he sustained his first concussion, Oct. 26 at Washington, the team said. Maroon apparently has not.Westbrook, 30, returned to the field Sunday for the first time since his initial injury and was concussed again on a helmet-to-helmet collision with Chargers safety Eric Weddle, after Westbrook caught a ..."

Future of Eagles' Westbrook in doubt

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November 17

Camden Courier-Post

"Eagles coach Andy Reid said he did everything the medical experts recommended. He even sat out Brian Westbrook for an extra week as a precaution after the running back suffered his first concussion three weeks ago. Now, Westbrook's season, not to mention his career, could be in jeopardy after the running back suffered another concussion Sunday in the Eagles' 31-23 loss to the San Diego Chargers in his first game back. Reid said Monday, "It's too early to tell right now if Westbrook will be able to return this season." The chances, however, don't look good. Westbrook missed three weeks after his first concussion, which Reid said was more serious because Westbrook lost consciousness for a ..."

With Westbrook out, Eagles likely to call on McCoy

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November 17

Philadelphia Daily News

"THE FINAL play for Brian Westbrook in the Eagles' 31-23 Sunday loss at San Diego came in the third quarter. Westbrook went out for a screen pass from Donovan McNabb, the sort of play he'd been involved with countless times before during his eight NFL seasons, when things went very, very wrong.Westbrook appeared to trip over guard Stacy Andrews and became wedged between wide receiver Jason Avant, who was setting up to block, and Chargers safety Eric Weddle, who came up fast to make the stop. There was a collision - a teeth-jarring one - and Westbrook got the worst of it."He was foggy when he stood up and walked off the field," Eagles coach Andy Reid said yesterday at the NovaCare Complex of ..."

Sheldon Brown could miss Bears game

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November 17

Philadelphia Inquirer

"For the second straight week, the Eagles spent Monday scrambling to address roster issues, and cornerback was the place they had to focus on the most.Coach Andy Reid indicated that Sheldon Brown's hamstring injury was serious, which could force the veteran cornerback to miss a game for the first time in his career when the Eagles play the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at Soldier Field.The Eagles did not make a roster move yesterday, but if they determine Brown cannot play, they may have to add a cornerback at some point this week. One possibility is Ahmad Carroll, a former first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers who was released by the New York Jets yesterday.Brown's injury would also ..."

Reid: Westbrook could be out for season

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November 16

Wilmington News Journal

"Eagles coach Andy Reid said today that "it's too early to tell right now" if running back Brian Westbrook will be able to return this season after Westbrook suffered his second concussion in three weeks during the Eagles' 31-23 loss to the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Westbrook was injured in the third quarter when he got sandwiched between wide receiver Jason Avant, who was blocking for him, and a Chargers defender who hit him. Reid called it a "big hit." Westbrook never lost consciousness. In fact, he stood up and walked off the field under his own power. But Reid said Westbrook seemed "foggy." "I could sense something was wrong," Reid said. Westbrook suffered his first concussion on ..."

Eagles running back Westbrook leaves Chargers game with another concussion

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November 16

Philadelphia Daily News

"LeSean McCoy spoke softly, clearly mindful of the presence of Brian Westbrook, dressing in the next stall of the cramped visitors' locker room in Qualcomm Stadium."I don't think it was that bad. I think he'll be back," McCoy said, eyes darting over to where Westbrook was buttoning a blue dress shirt over gray pinstriped suit pants. "I'm not sure exactly what happened, I was so involved in the game. I know he's a tough guy. He'll be ready to battle back from it."Nobody seemed sure exactly what happened, or at least, nobody was saying. In his first action since suffering a concussion against the Redskins on Oct. 26, Westbrook suffered another. He left yesterday's game after making a 9-yard, ..."

Despite injury, Eagles' Peters expects to play

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November 13

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Even though he didn't practice for the second straight day with a sprained right ankle, Jason Peters insisted yesterday that he would be ready to play against the Chargers on Sunday. It's hard to doubt the Eagles left tackle. Last month, he suffered an identical ankle injury at Oakland only to return the following week. And last week against Dallas after Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff rolled on his leg, Peters took what amounted to only a quarter off before reentering the game. "It's football, injuries," Peters said. "It's just something you have to deal with when you're playing football." If Peters can't recover in time, the Eagles will likely enlist the same group they used when he left ..."

Whitner says Buffalo Bills should pursue QB Vick

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November 10

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"If Tony Dungy believes Michael Vick would be a good fit in Buffalo, Donte Whitner is on board. Confident Vick can regain his once-dynamic form, the Bills safety said Monday he would encourage his team to pursue Vick if the Eagles decide to release Vick in the offseason. In noting he was a proponent of the Bills pursuing Vick since before he signed with Philadelphia in August, Whitner said he's more convinced Buffalo can use him next season. Without specifically naming Bills starter Trent Edwards or backup Ryan Fitzpatrick, Whitner noted that players — himself included — are replaceable. "If you're not getting the job done, then they're going to bring in other players. It's a competition ..."

Westbrook's ankle a problem once again

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November 10

Philadelphia Inquirer

"A headache kept Brian Westbrook from playing Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. More ankle pain could keep the veteran running back from returning to practice tomorrow.Coach Andy Reid revealed yesterday that Westbrook's surgically repaired right ankle was bothering him again, and that it was the reason he was held out of practice Friday. "Brian had some work done on his ankle, so if he doesn't go on Wednesday, that would be the cause unless something crazy [happens] with his concussion," Reid said the day after his team's 20-16 loss to Dallas. "He had a little bit of swelling, so he had some work done."Exactly what "work done" meant wasn't clear. Reid said Westbrook did not have ..."

Is Michael Vick the Redskins QB in 2010?

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November 9

Washington Examiner

"On the NBC pregame show "Football Night in America," former Bucs and Colts coach and now studio analyst Tony Dungy said that the Redskins among the teams who could be considering Eagles backup QB Michael Vick for the 2010 season. Dungy: "I told Michael to just worry about this year. It's technically up to Philadelphia. If they want him back, he has to stay there. If they don't, there are some teams looking for quarterbacks – Cleveland, St. Louis and Washington. But I think a dark horse is Buffalo ... They talked originally. There was some communication there. I think that could be a good spot." At least four NFL insiders have told me that if Philly were to let Vick go, he would get a long ..."

Bills mixed on Vick-as-QB talk

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November 9

ESPN.com

"The Buffalo Bills went into the bye week with plenty of questions. They emerged Monday with another they couldn't have foreseen. Would Michael Vick be a fit? Vick's adviser, former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, revealed on Sunday night the Bills showed interest in acquiring Vick's services after the controversial quarterback served 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. Asked if Vick would be a good fit for the Bills, receiver Lee Evans replied "Probably not. I love him as a player and everything that he's done for the league, but I don't think it'll be anything we'll aggressively go after." Bills safety Donte Whitner didn't conceal his excitement over the ..."

Vick on return to Birds: 'It would be hard'

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November 9

Philadelphia Daily News

"Michael Vick said playing for the Eagles next year would be "an everyday struggle" and said he "won't be a Wildcat guy." The comments came in an interview with Bob Costas that aired last night during NBC's pregame show before the Eagles hosted Dallas. The Eagles signed Vick to a $1.6 million contract for 2009, with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million. "It would be hard," Vick said of returning to the Eagles, according to excerpts released by NBC. "It would be an everyday struggle. But I would have to take that time to hone my skills and get better. I'm excited about the opportunity I have moving forward whether it's with Philadelphia or another team." However, after last ..."

Tony Dungy sees Buffalo Bills as 'dark horse' to sign Michael Vick

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November 9

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"Tony Dungy says Michael Vick could potentially wind up in Buffalo, which he says previously discussed signing the quarterback. Dungy has served as an adviser to Vick since the Super Bowl-winning coach retired from the Colts after last season. Now a commentator for NBC, Dungy confirmed during the pregame show Sunday night before Philadelphia hosted Dallas that the Bills and Vick "talked originally" when Vick was searching for a team after serving 18 months in federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. The Eagles signed Vick to a $1.6 million contract for 2009, with a team option for the second year at $5.2 million. But he has played sparingly. "I told Michael to just worry about this ..."

Westbrook only "questionable"

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November 7

Camden Courier-Post

"There's still an air of uncertainty about whether or not Brian Westbrook will play Sunday night against the Cowboys. The Eagles' running back was withheld from practice Friday after taking most of the first-team reps on Wednesday and Thursday and is listed on the team's official report as "questionable" - a 50 percent chance to play, in NFL jargon. But coach Andy Reid seemed to suggest that Westbrook would play and was only held out of practice because of the recent workload. "He's had two hard days of work and, really, the young kid [LeSean McCoy] hasn't gotten a ton of reps," Reid said. "Like I've done on some othe Fridays, I kept Brian out." The uncertainty lies in the injury report. ..."

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook could miss game against New York Giants

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October 29

New York Daily News

"As commissioner Roger Goodell was defending the NFL's policies on concussions before Congress Wednesday, the Eagles were dealing with a head injury to Brian Westbrook and beginning the process of determining whether the star running back can take the field against the Giants on Sunday. Since Westbrook has always been the most vital part of the Eagles' offense, it might be tempting to rush him back after his head collided with the knee of Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh on Monday night. On his radio show Tuesday, Andy Reid said he was "counting on" Westbrook playing. Wednesday, however, he told reporters that Westbrook would not play until his series of week-long tests checked out, which ..."

Signs point against Westbrook's return

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October 28

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Andy Reid said last night that he was "counting on" Brian Westbrook to be ready when the Eagles play the New York Giants in an NFC East showdown Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.Based on medical guidelines for dealing with a concussion, however, that scenario seemed unlikely."Right now, I'm counting on he'll be there, and I know he'll want to be there, so there is a fine line there because this guy is so competitive that he wants to be out there every minute," Reid said during his radio show on WIP-AM (610)."We just have to make sure the tests come back and he's OK to play," the coach said.Pennsylvania Hospital's Art Bartolozzi, the former team physician for the Eagles and Flyers, ..."

Eagles' Curtis undergoes surgery

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October 25

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Having all those extra receivers doesn't seem so wasteful now. Eagles wide receiver Kevin Curtis had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee yesterday and is out for the foreseeable future, coach Andy Reid said. Curtis sat out the last three games with his ailing knee, but magnetic resonance images conducted by the team over the last month did not reveal any structural damage. However, he received a second look last week in Logan, Utah, and doctors decided to perform the minor procedure in which small incisions are made. "There wasn't too much in there that they had to work on," Reid said. "They just snipped a few little things in there, but it wasn't a major thing." Reid said that he had no ..."

Curtis and Gaither have surgery

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October 24

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Wide receiver Kevin Curtis had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Eagles coach Andy Reid said today. Reid said that he had no idea when Curtis would be back playing, but that he anticipated a return before the end of the season. "I think time will tell here, but I think so," Reid said. Curtis had missed the last three games with the knee injury, but team MRIs never revealed more than inflammation. "They didn't see much in the MRI," Reid said. "MRIs don't always show everything so they went in and just checked things out. There wasn't too much in there that they had to work on. They just snipped a few little things in there, but it wasn't a major thing.""

Gaither likely out for season

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October 22

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Eagles middle linebacker Omar Gaither will have Lisfranc surgery on his injured foot this week, Eagles coach Andy Reid said. The surgery will almost certainly end his season, although the team has not officially placed him on injured reserve. Gaither was injured late in the fourth quarter against the Raiders. Reid said he was not sure what he would do to fill Gaither's roster spot, once Gaither is officially done for the year. A wide receiver could be a possibility, because Kevin Curtis is getting a second opinion on his sore knee. Curtis has missed the last three games. The Eagles traded for linebacker Will Witherspoon from the Rams earlier this week, and he becomes the instant starter in ..."

Eagles acquire linebacker Will Witherspoon from Rams

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October 20

Philadelphia Inquirer

"The Eagles acquired linebacker Will Witherspoon from St. Louis for wide receiver Brandon Gibson and a fifth-round pick in 2010. Today is the NFL trading deadline and the Eagles clearly had a need at linebacker. Gibson looked good in training camp but has not been playing. Witherspoon, in his eighth season out of Georgia, sustained injuries to his hip and back in Sunday's overtime loss at Jacksonville. The 29-year-old had to be assisted to the sidelines by trainers. An MRI indicated only a bruise. Witherspoon, 6-1, 239, signed a 6-year, $33 million deal (including $15 million guaranteed) with St. Louis in 2006. In his first season with the Rams, he played in all 16 games and recorded a ..."

Vick: No Oakland ill will

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October 15

Contra Costa Times

"Former NFL coach Tony Dungy said earlier this month that he advised Michael Vick against signing with the Raiders once the quarterback was released from prison and reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell. On Wednesday, Vick addressed Dungy's remarks and clarified the issue. "When I got released from prison, I didn't care where I would have played," Vick told Philadelphia media. "Coach Dungy wanted me to be in a place where I was going to be protected, and I just wouldn't have a lot of pressure on me. That's what he meant." For the record, the Raiders never showed any interest in Vick, who eventually signed with the Eagles. Coach Tom Cable said he and the Raiders were content with their ..."

Eagles indicate new contract for Reid

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October 10

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Andy Reid could have more than his 100th regular season win coming soon. The Eagles coach might have a new contract.During an interview with Larry Kane that is to be aired tomorrow on the Comcast Network, team president Joe Banner said that he expects the Eagles to renew Reid's contract before it expires after next season."Yeah, I'm sure it will be," Banner said. "We have a phenomenal relationship with him. We view him as [being] in the top couple of coaches in the league."Reid's record suggests as much. In his 11th season in Philadelphia, he is 99-63-1 with a .610 winning percentage. Only the Patriots' Bill Belichick and the Titans' Jeff Fisher have more victories among active coaches. ..."

Sheldon Brown playing hurt, unofficially

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October 9

Philadelphia Inquirer

"You won't find Sheldon Brown's name anywhere on the Eagles' injury report, but that doesn't mean he's not playing hurt. After being a full participant in practice yesterday, the veteran cornerback unwrapped protective padding from his right hand. He confirmed a report from a source close to the situation that he injured his hand during pregame warm-ups against the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury occurred when Brown ran into a member of the Eagles' security staff who had inadvertently wandered onto the field. "I think it was during a seven-on-seven drill or maybe the team drill," Brown said. "I was in coverage and I ran into the guy. I never saw him. He shouldn't have been there.""

Return of Trotter to Eagles seems to be closer to reality

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September 29

Philadelphia Daily News

"THE RETURN of Jeremiah Trotter to the Eagles' locker room - an outlandish notion a week ago - seems to be drawing closer to reality this morning.Trotter worked out for the team again yesterday, he and the Eagles confirmed. Eagles coach Andy Reid offered no comment on his weekly radio show, other than to acknowledge the session. But Trotter told the Daily News it went "two to three times better" than last week's initial workout, in which Reid said Trotter seemed more agile than he was when the Birds released him, 25 months ago. Trotter, a four-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the Eagles, arrived as a third-round draftee in 1998, then left early in 2002 to sign with the Washington Redskins as a ..."

Reid expecting McNabb to be back for Tampa Bay

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September 28

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Donovan McNabb could return Oct. 11 when the Eagles play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after their bye week."I think he will, but we'll see how it goes," Eagles coach Andy Reid said yesterday after his team's 34-14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs.McNabb's return from a fractured rib will likely have a domino effect, with Kevin Kolb resuming his backup role and Jeff Garcia getting sent back to the unemployment line.Reid made it clear that there isn't going to be a quarterback controversy even though Kolb threw for more than 300 yards in each of his two starts."Donovan is the quarterback of the team," Reid said. "That's not a problem. I don't think it's a problem with Kevin, and I don't think ..."

Vick says he thought he'd be starting

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September 26

New York Daily News

"On Sunday, when Michael Vick makes his much-anticipated return to the NFL for the Eagles, all eyes will be on whether the once fleet-of-foot scrambler has lost a step. Thursday the quarterback proved he has no problem running his mouth. In an interview with CBS that will air Sunday, obtained in advance by USA Today, Vick said he believed he would be a starting quarterback when he returned to the NFL. "This is not the exact scenario I thought would play out," Vick told CBS. "I thought I'd be playing with a team and actually starting." Vick hasn't played in a regular-season game since Dec. 31, 2006, but with Donovan McNabb sidelined with a rib injury, the Eagles will give Kevin Kolb the ..."

Maclin to start if Curtis ailing

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September 26

Camden Courier-Post

"Jeremy Maclin played his first NFL game in the season opener and caught his first NFL pass last week against New Orleans. Now it looks like the Eagles' first-round pick could be making his first NFL start Sunday against Kansas City. Head coach Andy Reid said Maclin would get the start against the Chiefs if wide receiver Kevin Curtis can't play. Reid also said former starter Reggie Brown would be active for the first time this season if Curtis is sidelined, but would serve as a backup. Curtis has been nursing a sore knee since training camp and played through sporadic pain but was withheld from practice Friday. Curtis is listed as doubtful, but Maclin didn't sound overly enthused about the ..."

No decision made, but Eagles coach Reid impressed by Trotter's workout

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September 26

Philadelphia Daily News

"THE GUY who would be most affected if the Eagles brought back Jeremiah Trotter did not want to discuss it yesterday."No comment," middle linebacker Omar Gaither said, over and over to a variety of questions, some of which weren't even directly about Trotter - such as, "Do you think the coaches are concerned about stopping the run?"Though several Eagles were happy to talk about the prospect of Trotter returning to the locker room, none of those players was a linebacker. That part of the room was pretty empty yesterday, during the time reporters were present.Eagles coach Andy Reid said no decision had been made, though he repeatedly praised the agility Trotter showed during the former star's ..."

Curious Eagles give Trotter a workout

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September 25

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Is the Eagles' subpar tackling so bad that the team would bring back linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who is 32 and hasn't played in the NFL since 2007?Trotter worked out for the Eagles yesterday."I felt really good," Trotter said on WIP-AM (610). "I've been training and working out. The indication I got from everybody was that the workout went really well."Trotter and his agent, Jim Sexton, could not be reached for comment. A team source indicated that the Eagles were just gauging the former all-pro's level of fitness.Coach Andy Reid was unavailable to comment after Trotter's workout.On WIP, Trotter said he first contacted Reid about a possible return after starting middle linebacker Stewart ..."

McNabb doesn't practice; Vick will play

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September 24

ESPN.com

"Donovan McNabb is still not able to practice and it appears unlikely he will play this week. McNabb, who suffered a broken rib in a season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, is expected to miss his second straight game as the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Lincoln Financial Field. With the Eagles on a bye next week, resting McNabb gives him more time to heal before the Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 11. McNabb was at Thursday's practice, but only watched. Third-year QB Kevin Kolb started last week in a loss to the New Orleans Saints and is expected to start again. Veterans Jeff Garcia and Michael Vick, back from his league suspension, will ..."

How will Jackson's injury alter Eagles offence?

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September 24

Philadelphia Daily News

"The day that one X-factor truly became a part of the team, another found himself sidelined.DeSean Jackson's aggravated groin strain has aggravated him enough that he didn't practice yesterday. Jackson has been the chief weapon in the Eagles' Wildcat offense.Michael Vick was signed fresh out of prison to enhance the Eagles' new, keep-up-with-the-Sporanos wrinkle. Vick's two-game suspension is over. He can be incorporated into the team's game plan for Sunday when the Chiefs visit.Considering Jackson's role in the Eagles' various formations - he has been a big part of pretty much all of them - clearly, the scheme might have to be altered.Mightn't it?"Whether he's running around or a Wildcat ..."

Expect Cole, Jean-Gilles to start again for Eagles

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September 24

Philadelphia Daily News

"Andy Reid said we can probably expect to see Nick Cole and Max Jean-Gilles as the Eagles' starting guards again this week, though he said he wants to see how Stacy Andrews "does here in practice, and see where he's at." After practice, Andrews confirmed that Jean-Gilles practiced again at right guard with the first-team offense.So the rebuilt offensive line that arrived at training camp is still missing three of its projected starters, with one of them - right tackle Shawn Andrews - off in California getting his back checked out again, after being placed on injured reserve. Another, left guard Todd Herremans, is pushing his repaired foot around on a cart and hopes to return for the Oct. 26 ..."

Reid not saying if Vick will play

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September 23

ESPN.com

"The only certainty in the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation appears to be uncertainty -- and it doesn't end with whether Donovan McNabb will start on Sunday. Eagles coach Andy Reid knows McNabb or Kevin Kolb will start against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday -- McNabb if he's healthy enough to play, Kolb if McNabb can't go. But who's the backup? Reid isn't sure whether Jeff Garcia or Michael Vick would be the backup quarterback. Reid wouldn't even say that Vick is definitely playing against the Chiefs. Vick is eligible for the first time after serving a two-game suspension as the final league penalty for his role in running a dogfighting ring. But Vick, calling himself "The ..."

McNabb says rib injury improving

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September 22

Philadelphia Daily News

"Donovan McNabb, who watched from the Eagles' sideline as Kevin Kolb quarterbacked Sunday, told a team spokesman yesterday that like Andy Reid, McNabb believes his fractured rib is progressing, but he can't say whether he will play Sunday against Kansas City."I think there is a process that is going on, and the progression makes you feel confident that things are going to be better," McNabb said. "Hopefully, it will be quicker than later. I'm looking forward to being back out on the field."Asked about playing, McNabb said: "I wish I had an answer, but I don't. Hopefully, things will continue to get better and I'll have one for you later."Earlier, Reid said "there's a chance" McNabb could ..."

McNabb still uncertain; Jackson day-to-day

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September 21

Camden Courier-Post

"Donovan McNabb isn't the Eagles' only playmaker who's status for practice this week is cloudy. Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, who caught a 71-yard touchdown in the first quarter, is day-to-day with a groin strain, Eagles coach Andy Reid said Monday in his day-after press conference to sum up Sunday's hideous 48-22 loss defeat to New Orleans. It doesn't sound overly serious, but the prospect of an offense without McNabb and Jackson against Kansas City probably keeps Marty Mornhinweg awake at night. As for McNabb, Reid said the quarterback had made good progress throughout last week but the healing process seemed to slow over the week, from Friday through Sunday. McNabb's status for the ..."

Westbrook sprains surgically repaired ankle

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September 21

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Eagles running back Brian Westbrook sprained his surgically repaired right ankle during the third quarter of the team's 48-22 loss to the New Orleans Saints yesterday. Westbrook then briefly returned to the game, but when the score got out of hand in the fourth quarter, rookie LeSean McCoy replaced him. Even if the game had been close, it's not clear that Westbrook would have been able to continue. "It was just sore," Westbrook said. "I tried to put a little weight on it. Tried to be effective out there on the field. You don't want to go out there and hurt the team. As far as running, I wanted to make some cuts, and I just wasn't able to do it." It was the second straight week that ..."

Jackson's groin injury could be a concern

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September 21

Philadelphia Daily News

"Electric receiver and returner DeSean Jackson didn't play after the beginning of the fourth quarter. As the rest of the Eagles tried desperately to come back against the Saints, Jackson, the team's most dynamic player, limited his action to the sideline. His angry groin, flaring all week, finally cost him playing time. Any time the Eagles are without Jackson, it matters. He returned a punt for a touchdown in the season opener. He caught a 71-yard bomb to tie the score in today's home opener. With Michael Vick suspended the first two games, Jackson has been the main cog in the Birds' Wildcat offense. And, with just four receivers active today, he was absent with the team in comeback mode. ..."

Updated injury report for Sunday's game between the Saints and Eagles

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September 18

New Orleans Times-Picayune

"Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints, according to Coach Andy Reid. That pretty much rules him out, barring a miracle weekend recovery. Teams aren't allowed to be deceptive with their injury reports. If a guy plays when he's listed as doubtful, they need to have a good explanation. ... But then again, McNabb has played on Sundays in the past even when he's missed an entire week of practice, so don't rule out a Willis Reed-type emergence. The Saints, meanwhile, have listed tailback Pierre Thomas as questionable with his sprained right knee after he practiced on a limited basis again Friday. I'd be surprised to see ..."

Source: Colts to sign Baskett

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September 17

ESPN.com

"The Indianapolis Colts will sign former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Hank Baskett on Thursday, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts have been in the market for a receiver since losing Anthony Gonzalez to a knee injury. After releasing Marvin Harrison in a cost-cutting move in February, the Colts expected two former first-round picks, receivers Reggie Wayne and Gonzalez to step up. But Gonzalez sprained ligaments in his right knee Sunday and is expected to miss several weeks. The Indianapolis Star, citing a source, reported Thursday that Gonzalez won't require surgery and hopes to return after the Colts' Oct. 18 bye -- meaning he will miss four games."

Westbrook option declined

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September 15

ESPN.com

"Brian Westbrook's long-term security apparently isn't as long as he had anticipated. A revision in the five-year, $32 million extension the Philadelphia Eagles running back signed last August indicated the $7 million option bonus due in 2010 wasn't exercised by the team, according to multiple sources. By not exercising the $7 million bonus, Westbrook's contract ends in 2010."

Eagles re-sign QB Jeff Garcia

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September 15

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Initially it seemed odd when the Eagles signed Matt Nagy, one of their intern coaches, for a half day while at Lehigh University. Turns out that little quarterback maneuver couldn't compete with the stranger-than-fiction tales that have followed. The latest chapter unfolded yesterday when the Eagles re-signed Jeff Garcia to a one-year deal to give themselves some insurance while starter Donovan McNabb recovers from the fractured rib he suffered in the third quarter of Sunday's game at Carolina. Garcia, when he arrives for practice tomorrow at the NovaCare Complex, will be the seventh quarterback to pull on an Eagles uniform since the start of training camp. He's aware that his Philadelphia ..."

Eagles to keep tabs on injured McNabb

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September 14

ESPN.com

"Donovan McNabb's status is uncertain for the Eagles' game against New Orleans next Sunday because of a cracked rib. "He's pretty sore," coach Andy Reid said Monday. "He's going to try and battle through it. He'll struggle to practice." When the Eagles return to practice Wednesday, backup Kevin Kolb will work with the starting unit, Reid said. If McNabb is not available for Sunday's home opener against New Orleans, Reid said he hasn't determined who will back up Kolb. Michael Vick is suspended for the first two regular-season games to complete penalties for bankrolling a dogfighting ring."

Brown may be 1 of 19 cuts

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September 5

Camden Courier-Post

"More than a half hour after the final snap of the preseason, Reggie Brown slumped in a folding chair before his locker, shirtless but with his green pants still on. The Eagles receiver appeared relaxed, at ease, pensive and comfortable. "I'm just working for the weekend," he said. Not everyone will be today. Every NFL team must cut its roster to 53 before 6 p.m. The Eagles, who have 19 players to trim, have too many players at multiple positions, especially wide receiver and defensive end. They started the process Friday by releasing three reserves and restructuring the contract of defensive end Jason Babin. Terms of his deal weren't announced, but a source said his deal is still for one ..."

Dungy Says Goodell Could Rule 'Fairly Soon' on Vick

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September 3

Washington Post

"Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy, who has served as an adviser to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, said during a conference call with reporters Wednesday that he expects NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to rule "fairly soon" on Vick's eligibility to play in regular season games. The Eagles expect a ruling by Goodell by Saturday, ESPN reported. The league declined to comment on the report. NFL Network reported that the ruling is to be made by Monday. Each NFL team must trim its roster to 53 players by Saturday afternoon, and Vick's status could affect the Eagles' roster decisions. Goodell told reporters Tuesday that he would meet again soon with Vick. No definitive ..."

Source: Vick ruling likely by Saturday

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September 3

Philadelphia Daily News

"A source close to the situation last night said a ruling on Michael Vick's reinstatement seems likely before Saturday's 6 p.m. roster cutdown to the regular-season limit of 53.The source was commenting on an ESPN.com report yesterday that said the Eagles expect to know Vick's status by then. Eagles spokesman Derek Boyko said last night that the team does not know when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will rule.Goodell has said he would rule before Week 6 on Vick, who served 18 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. Vick has not played in a regular-season game since the end of the 2006 season. He is scheduled to play extensively in the second half tonight, when the Birds ..."

Sources: Vick ruling likely by cut day

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September 2

ESPN.com

"The Philadelphia Eagles expect NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to issue a ruling on Michael Vick's possible full re-instatement before Saturday's mandatory league-wide cutdown to the 53-man roster, league sources told ESPN. Under the conditional re-instatement imposed in July, Vick may not begin playing in regular-season games until Goodell's notification, which must come by Week 6. But Eagles head coach Andy Reid and team president Joe Banner have been in weekly contact with Goodell, updating him on Vick's behavior and progress, while also seeking from the commissioner a clearer understanding of when he will rule on Vick's re-instatement. Goodell has wide latitude to make a ruling up to ..."

Eagles coach Reid expected to say Vick will play Thursday night

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August 25

Philadelphia Daily News

"At his news conference today, coach Andy Reid is expected to officially announce that quarterback Michael Vick will make his Eagles debut Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lincoln Financial Field.That was the gist of what Reid said on his WIP Radio show yesterday evening, or what hosts Howard Eskin and Merrill Reese inferred, and Reid did not contradict them.There was never any real doubt Vick would play in the first game he is eligible to take the field for since being reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell, but in remarks over the past week or so, Reid has hedged, perhaps not wanting the final tuneup for Eagles starters to be all about Vick.From what Reid said on the ..."

Michael Vick not barred from drinking

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August 24

Philadelphia Inquirer

"Michael Vick did not violate the terms of his probation nor the conditions of his NFL reinstatement when he drank an alcoholic beverage on the night after his first practice since being released from prison, an Eagles spokesman said yesterday.The day after Vick's return to the field, a report in the New York Post described the new Eagles quarterback "sipping on a Grey Goose [vodka] and pineapple juice" at the Riverbend Bar & Grill, a restaurant at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott. On July 27, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell detailed the conditions of Vick's reinstatement in a letter. He wrote that the former Atlanta Falcons player, who was incarcerated for 18 months on a dogfighting ..."

Reid planning to play Vick on Thursday

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August 23

Camden Courier-Post

"If all goes according to coach Andy Reid's plan during practice this week, Michael Vick will make his first appearance as the Eagles' quarterback when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night. Though Reid gave no solid commitment Saturday, he did say, "There's a chance. I want to see again how [Vick] does this week. Right now, that's the plan." Vick signed with the Eagles on Aug. 13, but was not allowed to play in last Thursday's preseason game against Indianapolis under the provisions of his suspension from the league. Instead, Vick has been working overtime with quarterbacks coach James Urban and offensive coordinator Marty ..."

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