Westbrook could be ready for regular season opener

Running back Brian Westbrook had successful surgery on his right ankle Friday, according to the Eagles and the doctor who performed the operation.

Both the team and the doctor said they expect him to be ready for the regular-season opener on Sept. 13, but probably not for exhibition games.

The procedure was complicated.

"It was a very difficult surgery because of the location of the problem in the back of his ankle," the doctor, Mark Myerson, told The Inquirer. Continue