The Eagles expect RB Brian Westbrook to return to practice fully next week, barring any setbacks, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out RB Brian Westbrook (concussion) for Sunday’s game against the 49ers, meaning the former All-Pro will miss his fifth straight game.

Here’s a look at some of the changes to NFL backfields and their affect on your fantasy teams for Week 15.

The Eagles ruled RB Brian Westbrook out of Sunday night’s game against the NFC East rival Giants, giving him more time to recover from his concussion.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

Eagles RB Brian Westbrook again was limited Thursday, his second consecutive day back at practice while he recovers from a concussion that has kept him out of five games this season.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

Eagles FB Leonard Weaver could be worth a look off the waiver wire.

Preventing head injuries has become a hot-button issue this season, and the league is looking at ways to reduce the risk. What’s more, writes the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, is that the tough-guy culture in the NFL is changing as a result.

The Redskins have DT Albert Haynesworth slated as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Eagles. And Eagles RB Brian Westbrook could be out longer than anticipated.

Here are a few of the top news stories from around the NFL and how they’ll affect your fantasy team this week.

Brian Westbrook has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup against the Bears, Eagles coach Andy Reid said during his Wednesday morning press conference.

Free agent running back Larry Johnson, who was recently released by Kansas City, is working out for the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday and could be signed if he passes a physical and impresses team officials, a team source confirmed.

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With Eagles running back Brian Westbrook suffering a second concussion — or possibly renewing symptoms from the initial concussion he sustained less than a month ago — there is speculation that he could be out for a prolonged period.