Football

Salisbury's Westbrook returns to Washington practice squad

ASHBURN, Va. - The Washington Redskins signed former Salisbury University All-American Byron Westbrook to the practice squad for a second consecutive year over the weekend. Westbrook was cut on Saturday as the Redskins narrowed their roster down to 53. The next day the Redskins signed Westbrook to the practice squad.

 Westbrook played in four of Washington's five preseason games in August. The cornerback concluded the preseason with seven tackles and one pass deflection on defense. Westbrook was also busy with his time on special teams. He returned three kickoffs for 67 yards and fielded six punt returns for 20 yards. His best performance came against the Buffalo Bills on August 9 when he made three tackles and return a kickoff and punt for a combined 31 yards.

Westbrook is SU's all-time leader in interceptions with 18. The Ft. Washington, Md., native attended DeMatha High School in Prince Georges County. Westbrook's older brother Brian is an All-Pro running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.