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Westbrook will return for Eagles

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 14, 2009

Updated: 11/14/2009 12:13 am

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook will be back on the field Sunday against the San Diego Chargers after missing two games because of a concussion.

Westbrook, who also has been bothered by a sore ankle, practiced twice this week. He deemed himself ready to go Friday before the team left for its flight to California.

"I'm feeling a lot better," Westbrook said. "I'm ready to go."

Westbrook, already limited much of this season with knee and ankle injuries, suffered the concussion when he took a knee to the head in the Eagles' Oct. 26 win over the Washington Redskins.

Westbrook sat out one game and practiced last week before Philadelphia's game against Dallas, but ended up sitting out because of a headache. Reid said there should not be a similar problem this week.

BEARS: Quarterback Jay Cutler was fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official during a 41-21 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

BENGALS: Chad Ochocinco's pretend $1 bribe is going to cost him a lot more.

The receiver was fined $20,000 and reprimanded by the NFL for taking a dollar bill onto the field during an officials' review of one of his catches last Sunday. Ochocinco held the dollar in his right hand at his side but didn't give it to the official, who motioned for him to stay away.

Ochocinco said he was just having fun, but the league didn't like it.

Ray Anderson, the league's executive vice president of football operations, sent Ochocinco a letter that said: "The very appearance of impropriety is not acceptable. Your conduct was unprofessional and unbecoming an NFL player."

BILLS: Receiver Terrell Owens returned to practice Friday and declared himself ready to play in Sunday's game at Tennessee.

CARDINALS: Starting linebackers Gerald Hayes and Chike Okeafor are doubtful for Sunday's game against NFC West foe Seattle.

Neither has practiced this week because of back injuries. Hayes would miss his second straight game.

DOLPHINS: Starting guard Justin Smiley is listed as doubtful because of a shoulder injury.

Reserve nose tackle Paul Soliai (ankle) and reserve linebacker Erik Walden (hamstring) were also listed as doubtful for Sunday's game.

JETS: Linebacker Vernon Gholston was listed as doubtful because of a strained hamstring.

PACKERS: Untested rookie Brad Jones will make his first start Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, as Green Bay finds itself shorthanded at outside linebacker.

VIKINGS: Cornerback Antoine Winfield will not play against Detroit on Sunday because of an injured right foot.

The Pro Bowler has missed the last two games and was hoping to be ready coming out of the off week. He practiced in full gear all week but said he still feels pain when he plants on the foot.

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