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The Eagles today said goodbye to one of their franchise pillars under coach Andy Reid, releasing two-time Pro Bowl running back Brian Westbrook. Westbrook, who played just eight games last season and suffered concussions in back-to-back games, was slated to make $7.25 million this season. After signing a contract extension before the 2008 season, Westbrook battled persistent injuries and eventually lost his starting job last season to rookie LeSean McCoy. Reid will speak to the media later today. Without Westbrook, the Eagles have just two reserves behind McCoy, each of which made little or no impact on the team last season – Eldra Buckley and off-season signing Martell Mallett. With the …

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Eagles release running back Brian Westbrook

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