Byron Westbrook News

Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook had looked forward to the day when he and his brother Brian would compete against each other on the same field.

Ladell Betts #46 of the Washington Redskins is tackled by Mike Patterson #98 of the Philadelphia Eagles on October 5, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Already missing three key players from their offense, the Washington Redskins could ill-afford to be without yet another player - let alone Clinton Portis .

The Washington Redskins have lost four straight games, matching their worst stretch since the 0-5 start of 2001.

Albert Haynesworth knows tough times. In 2006, Haynesworth played for a Tennessee Titans squad that started 0-5 before coming to Washington and pulling off a 25-22 upset victory over the Redskins.

Another day, another injury, another corresponding roster move on the horizon. And a new twist - a bit of uncertainty surrounding safety Chris Horton.

Brian Westbrook doesn't doubt that he's still among the NFL's best running backs, and he's ready to show that Sunday against Dallas.

DeAngelo Hall has plenty of positive things to say about his old team, the Atlanta Falcons.

Linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are expected to miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Coach Jim Zorn said after practice today at Redskins Park.

The Redskins plan to make a major change on special teams for their upcoming game against the Atlanta Falcons, demoting punt returner Antwaan Randle El and elevating DeAngelo Hall to the primary role, a league source said today.

ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels is out for the season, and linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook are recovering from knee surgery.

A doctor's second opinion on the Washington Redskins tight end's broken right ankle Tuesday gave Cooley hope that he can return to the field in a month.

Monday night, FedEx Field fell silent. So silent, the Eagles ' head athletic trainer noticed that Westbrook was snoring, Burkholder told reporters yesterday.

On Will Witherspoon's impact on the game : "He did a nice job. Without looking at the film, I think he played well and he had pretty good command of what we were calling." On what he saw from the Eagles offense today outside of two big scoring plays : "Not much.

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has never missed a game in his six-year career.

DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard reverse and caught a 57-yard touchdown pass, and the Philadelphia Eagles converted three turnovers into points Monday night in a 27-17 win over the Washington Redskins.

Already in trouble with a 2-5 record that has them in the NFC East cellar, the bad news continues to pile up for the Washington Redskins.

Running back Brian Westbrook #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles practices during mini camp at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Redskins will face quarterback Michael Vick for the first time since his reinstatement when they play host to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, and they have prepared to try to stop him in the Wildcat formation.

Jim Zorn 's a nice guy. He's completely likable. But the more he talks, the more it seems like he's embodying the Peter Principle.