When the Eagles released longtime starting running back Brian Westbrook earlier in the off season, it was assumed by many that the veteran would receive at least a moderate amount of interest. However, there were no significant indications of teams intending on adding him to their roster or even negotiating with him for a contract. That changed recently, as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel newspaper released a report suggesting that the Green Bay Packers are exploring the possibility of acquiring the 30-year-old back.

The Packers already have a quality starter in Ryan Grant, but their reserve RB spots remain a bit of a question. The aging Ahman Green saw the majority of the repetitions for the backup runners, but he is clearly not going to be able to carry a load (even if it’s limited) for much longer. Westbrook, on the other hand, isn’t that much of an improvement over Green Bay’s current backups seeing that he’s had trouble with severe injuries lately; however, he certainly has the potential to play close to the same level he did a few years ago. His skills as a receiver would also benefit the Packers’ offensive unit.

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