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Westbrook and his agent, Fletcher Smith, have been in discussions with the Eagles about arriving at a deal, according to a team source. The source said both sides are optimistic that a deal will be reached, whether it is before the season or at the end of it.
Reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As pleased as they are with his efforts, the are expected to bring in a bigger back to work behind the 5-foot-8, 203-pound Westbrook with Correll Buckhalter done for the year. The Eagles are keeping an eye on available running backs, although a team source said they have not spoken to anyone, including 35-year-old Dorsey Levens. ... In the meantime, the team does not have a running back who is at least 6 feet tall or who weighs at least 220 pounds.
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