RB Westbrook will likely not for the rest of preseason

Originally listed as a probable starter at running back, Brian Westbrook was not playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in Thursday night’s preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, although his ankle was healthy enough to play.

It was coach Andy Reid’s plan. He felt it safe to hold Westbrook out of preseason action although he wanted Westbrook to practice and prepare for the game as if he were playing. A reasonable precaution for Westbrook is coming off two offseason surgeries - one to clean out his left knee, the other to remove bone fragments from his right ankle.

Because the Eagles typically do not have their starters playing during the final preseason game, Westbrook will unlikely to play until Week 1.