Packers interested in Westbrook?

The Green Bay Packers have a nice running back in Ryan Grant, but after that? Not much. Former second-round pick Brandon Jackson doesn’t really offer much, so it’s not a complete shock that the Packers would have some interest in former Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook.

Well, two sources tell the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that the team is indeed interested in the 30-year old tailback. Westbrook was released by the Eagles in February (although technically not until March) and missed eight games last year due to a pair of concussions.

But head injuries aside, Westbrook has been battling knee and ankle issues for years. He was one of the nastier weapons in the NFL for several years, but lately he struggles to stay on the field and when he does, he isn’t very effective.

The Packers would likely want him to be a third-down back and bring something to the table, unlike Jackson, who brings very little.