124 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 23, 2005) -- The Eagles tendered restricted free agent Brian Westbrook, giving Philadelphia the right to match any offer he receives or a first-round pick from any team that signs the running back. The one-year tender will cost the team $1.43 million, but the Eagles have the option of signing the third-year player to a long-term deal. Westbrook had a breakout season for the Eagles, scoring nine touchdowns and leading the team with 1,515 total yards. A versatile, dual-threat weapon, Westbrook rushed for 812 yards on 177 carries and led all NFL running backs in receptions with 73 for 703 yards last season. A third-round draft pick out of Villanova in 2002, Westbrook played in his first career Pro Bowl after joining the NFC squad as an injury replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardSeymour Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 They're trying to force him to sign a longterm deal by doing this: he's worth the high tender, but giving him the mid increases his chances of signing with the Eagles or another team (and if another team, the Eagles have the right to match that contract.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smizzy Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 He's a damn good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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