McNABB READY, BUT WESTBROOK STILL DOUBTFUL
PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb returned to practice Friday, but the Eagles could be without Brian Westbrook for Sunday’s game at the Chicago Bears.
McNabb was a full participant in Friday’s practice after sitting out all week with a chest contusion he sustained in the first half of last week’s 15-6 win over Pittsburgh. He is questionable for Sunday’s game.
Eagles coach Andy Reid said McNabb was able to make all the necessary throws in practice.
“During the practice, he felt good,” Reid said.
The Eagles will likely miss Pro Bowl guard Shawn Andrews and tight end L.J. Smith, who are both listed as doubtful.
However, the big question mark remains the health of Westbrook, Philadelphia’s best playmaker.
Westbrook injured an ankle while hurdling a teammate in the Pittsburgh game. He sat out practice all week.
“We’ll see how he does here, over the next couple days,” Reid said.
Favre questionable
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Brett Favre was listed as questionable for the New York Jets’ game against Arizona with a sore left ankle, but is expected to start against the Cardinals.
The 38-year-old quarterback twisted his left ankle Monday night in New York’s loss at San Diego. His ankle was tightly wrapped, but he appeared hardly hobbled during the half-hour of practice the media were allowed to watch Friday.
“I felt pretty comfortable a few days ago,” coach Eric Mangini said of Favre’s progress. “He hasn’t missed many games in the last however many years.”
Outlook for Harris good
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The outlook for injured Packers cornerback Al Harris is encouraging.
Harris suffered a spleen injury in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys and has been ruled out for this Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay.
Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy says Harris will be out “at least three to four weeks.”
It was initially feared the Pro Bowler would miss the rest of the season.
The Associated Press
