G. Cobb was over at practice today and he said Brian Westbrook is definitely more banged up than the team is leading on. Westbrook even said that his high-ankle sprain is preventing him from really cutting.

And now, Jason La Canfora of the Washington Post says that he keeps hearing the same thing:

“I continue to hear that Brian Westbrook is badly hurt, and I wonder if they end up shutting him down, at least for a week or two. Having to play at Baltimore – which has a defense that generally leaves an opposing offense bruised and battered for weeks – will do them no favors, and I wonder if they fall off for good. (I also saw where Reid actually called for pass plays on all 18 of Philly’s third-down plays in the tie with Cincy, including a bunch of third-and-one situations. That’s hard-nosed football. I guess Correll Buckhalter is in the doghouse or something.)”

Why is La Canfora an insider on Brian Westbrook, considering he covers the Redskins? It’s simple: Byron Westbrook, Brian’s brother, plays for the ‘Skins and is probably the best source for BWest information.