... back Brian Westbrook has been known as a work-horse for his ability to perform on the football field, despite dealing with numerous injuries. However, there is something different in 2009 as the former All-Pro running back enters his eighth season.

Westbrook’s offseason ankle surgery has left the city of Philadelphia worried about whether or not he will be healthy enough to play when the Eagles travel down to Carolina Sept. 13 to play the Panthers. Even though he is ahead of schedule to be ready for Week One, there seems to be a cloud of concern of what could happen if Westbrook is unable to play.

For the last couple of seasons, the Eagles have been able to rely on Correll Buckhalter when Westbrook was dealing with injuries. His...

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