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Eagles' LeSean McCoy concussed vs. Redskins; Andy Reid still trying to win with game out of reach?

Jim Corbett, USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy gets carted off the field in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins.
  • McCoy's concussion happened with under 2 minutes remaining
  • Reid says he doesn't regret leaving McCoy on the field with the game out of reach

LANDOVER, Md. -- LeSean McCoy became the latest concussion casualty in this nightmare Philadelphia Eagles season.

McCoy was spotted in theloser's locker room after Sunday's 31-6 rout by the Washington Redskins walkingin a slow daze as he was escorted by team trainer Rick Burkholder.

Eagles coach Andy Reid announced that McCoy suffered a concussion when he was leveled by safety Madieu Williams, causing the Eagles tailback to lay motionless for several minutes with 1:45 remaining in the game. McCoy slowly sat up but was carted to the locker room for further evaluation.

Why was McCoy, who gained 45 yards on 15 carries and caught six passes for 67 yards, still out there in a game long lost?

"Because we're trying to catch up and win the game,'' Reid said.

Asked about 25 being alot of points to make up with that little time, Reid repeated, "We were trying to catch up and win the game.''

Does Reid regret keeping McCoy out there?

"No,'' the embattled coach said flatly.

McCoy now joins quarterback Michael Vick, who suffered a concussion last week against the Dallas Cowboys.

Vick's concussion was so significant he won't undergo league-mandated neurological testing until tomorrow, and there is no change in his condition, according to team spokesman Derek Boyko.

Rookie quarterback Nick Foles, who was 21 of 46 for 204 yards and two interceptions Sunday, said he texted Vick before the game, but the two did not converse.

"I haven't been able to speak to him. We've been so busy with the game,'' said Foles, who was sacked four times. "I hope Mike is doing well. I was able to shoot him a text the other day and tell him I'm praying for him.

"I hope he continues to heal and get better.''

Buckholder said Friday in a news conference that Vick was "not very alert right now. He just doesn't have that energy.''

Burkholder added, ''He's tired all the time. He's slept a lot, and he's not getting rid of that fatigue.''

"When I talk to him, he's just not the Michael Vick that I know when he's healthy."

Foles faces the possibility of starting Monday night against the Carolina Panthers.

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