Brian Westbrook To Retire as an Eagle

News broke this morning via @EaglesInsider that Brian Westbrook announced his retirement as a Philadelphia Eagle.  Westbrook will speak live tomorrow at 11:30am Eastern on PhiladelphiaEagles.com concerning his retirement.  We will be streaming the press conference live on our site as well. Westbrook spent eight (mostly productive) years with Eagles.  He rushed for 5,995 while also producing 37 touchdowns.  Many remember Westbrook as a quick running back who could also catch out of the backfield, hence the 3,790 receiving yards for 29 touchdowns (numbers via Philly.com).  Westbrook, Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens helped lead the Eagles to the Superbowl in the ’04-’05 season.

Westbrook is one of three high-profile, former Eagles’ players that are retiring this season, joining Brian Dawkins and Tra Thomas.

Here’s how the Eagles broke the news, as well as statements from Jeffrey Lurie and Brian Westbrook (via Twitter):

Great way to start the day: #Eagles announce that Brian Westbrook will retire as an #Eagle tomorrow, watch it live on PhiladelphiaEagles.com

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

Westbrook will then also be honored in front of the fans at halftime of the December 23 game against the Washington Redskins.

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

Jeffrey Lurie on Westbrook: “I will always remember Brian for the electrifying, game-changing plays he made during his great career …

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

…He was one of those players you knew could score from anywhere on the field and one of the most exciting players I have ever watched.

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

He was a great runner, receiver and returner and was certainly a fan favorite. We are thrilled to have him retire as an Eagle …

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

and we look forward to honoring him at Lincoln Financial Field on 12/23 against the Redskins in what should be a very exciting atmosphere.”

— Eagles Insider (@EaglesInsider) August 28, 2012

Thank you Philadelphia for all of the great memories and support throughout the years!! The Best Fans in The WORLD!!!

— Brian Westbrook (@36westbrook) August 28, 2012