Brian Westbrook: What He Brings to the San Francisco 49ers

The Brian Westbrook Watch finally comes to an end as ESPN reports that the San Francisco 49ers, not the Rams, came to terms with the veteran running back. Rumors had continued to swirl, connecting the back to the St. Louis Rams, but the recent surprise retirement from second year running back Glen Coffee, as well as the unforgiving playing surface in St. Louis undoubtedly swayed Westbrook.

Brian Westbrook had spent his entire NFL career as a Philadelphia Eagle, but was released this past offseason after injuries and concussions had taken their toll. He played in only eight games this past season, rushing 61 times for 274 yards and one touchdown, while hauling in 25 p...

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