Brian Westbrook, announced today that he will be retiring from the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. I will always remember B-West for his “Miracle at the Meadowlands” punt return to spark a flat footed Eagles team in 2003. With only a minute and a half left in the game the Giants punted to 2nd year punt returner Brian Westbrook who ran the punt back 84 yards giving the Eagles the 14-10 lead, and ultimately the win. The Eagles went on the win 9 of their last 10 that season that historical game against the Giants.
Listed at 5’8, 200 lbs. it Westbrook played 9 seasons in the NFL. He was often injured but did not miss many starts in his career – known for sitting out all week at practice but always being ready come game day. For many years Westbrook seemed to be the only strength of the offense. From 2004 – 2009, the years Westbrook was the featured back (or at least one of them!) he had a total of 5189 yards rushing and another 3372 yards receiving – an average of 1038 and 675 per season, respectively. He also tallied 30 TDs on the ground and 25 receiving during those 6 years. His numbers speak for themselves. He was a complete player who could run and catch like no one in the league. His speed on the outside was insane and countless LBs, CBs and DEs looked very silly falling over their feet as #36 juked right and went left. He was a great Eagle and I will proudly be wearing my number 36 jersey on December 23rd when the Eagles honor him at half time against the Redskins.
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