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Westbrook opted not to hold out of training despite being unhappy with his current contract. But the All Pro running back delivered a clear message Monday morning in his first news conference of the preseason. "I want to be compensated like I'm one of the best running backs in the NFL," said Westbrook, who collected a league-leading 2,104 yards from scrimmage last season.
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Westbrook, 28, has three years remaining on a five-year, $25 million contract. After firing former agent Fletcher Smith earlier this month, Westbrook hinted that he would hold out of training camp if the Eagles did not restructure his deal. But Westbrook, who reported to the team's training complex this past weekend, said Monday that he is optimistic that the Eagles and his new agent, Todd France, will ultimately work out a contract. "I'm optimistic -- I'm here," he said. "If I wasn't optimistic, I wouldn't have come (to training camp). ... Westbrook, who is reportedly looking for $10 million a year, revealed that he wants to have a deal in place by the beginning of the regular season.
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