Earlier in the month, longtime Philadelphia running back Brian Westbrook was drawing interest from the Packers, but clearly discussions with Green Bay did not go as far as expected, seeing that he remains unemployed. That said, it appears another team has stepped up to the plate and expressed a desire to add him.

Westbrook is now visiting with the Rams, who, despite already having a star runner in Steven Jackson, are in search of a veteran backup. At 30 years old and coming off a season of multiple injuries, Westbrook is not expected to make large contributions, but is certainly getting some consideration from the Rams organization, who first invited him into their complex on Saturday.

One notable connection that can be made between Westbrook and the Rams is the fact that the RB worked with former Eagle staff members Steve Spagnuolo and Pat Shurmur, both of whom currently work for St. Louis. Though a contract is likely to be finalized within the next few days, according to several sports networks, Westbrook must first pass a physical exam–something that many believe he will be unable to do with all of the recent injuries he’s sustained.

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