The 30-year-old running back was described by owner Jeffrey Lurie as "one of the more electric players in the history of our franchise and certainly one of the most popular."

Westbrook first made headlines at the collegiate level when the 19-year-old became the first player in NCAA history to record at least 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in the same season (1998).

He earned the Walter Payton Award as the top player in NCAA Division I-AA in 2001 and concluded his college career as the all-time leader in total yards from scrimmage.

In April of 2002, the Eagles drafted the 5'8'' Villanova running back in the third round of the NFL draft. 

Westbrook played sparingly thro...

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