Sunday, October 5, 2008

Eagles/Redskins Inactives: Westbrook, Smith to start

The Eagles and Redskins have announced their inactives for today's game:

Eagles: DE Victor Abiamiri, G Shawn Andrews, WR Kevin Curtis, QB A.J. Feeley, LB Joe Mays, G Mike McGlynn, TE Matt Schobel, DE Bryan Smith

Redskins: QB Colt Brennan, S Justin Hamilton, OT Stephon Heyer, DE Rob Jackson, OT Chad Rinehart, CB Shawn Springs, SLB Marcus Washington

As had been hinted at all week, Brian Westbrook will play. He's not 100%, but he's still better than Correll Buckhalter at 75%. L.J. Smith is back in the line-up, too, although his return won't make that much of a difference. The Eagles might have the worst group of tight ends in the league even when L.J. plays. To make room for the two returning players, Matt Schobel and Joe Mays are back on the inactive list. Victor Abiamiri is supposedly getting closer to returning so it should be interesting to see if the Eagles bench Chris Clemons when Abiamiri is ready.

The Redskins have one surprise inactive in Marcus Washington. He will allow the Eagles to run the ball a little more effectively. Shawn Springs is the other big name that's out as he injured himself against the Cowboys.

Enjoy the game, GO BIRDS!

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