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Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook has fired hisagent, a decision which could ultimately lead to the All-Proholding out from training camp.

Westbrook, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and the NFL'sthird-leading rusher last season, reportedly is unhappy with hiscurrent five-year, $25 million contract with the Eagles.

Apparently unable to negotiate a new deal, Westbrook fired agent Fletcher Smith on Monday and is considering holding out fromtraining camp, which opens Monday for rookies and selected veteransin Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. All Eagles players are scheduled toreport by next Thursday.

According to the NFL Players' Association, Westbrook, who has threeyears left on his current contract, cannot officially hire a newagent until Saturday. But the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Fridaythat Westbrook likely will name John Rickert as Smith'sreplacement.

Smith, who had represented Westbrook since July 2005, did notimmediately return a phone call placed Friday afternoon by PASportsTicker.

Westbrook, 28, told the Inquirer last week that he was dissatisfiedwith his contract and did not rule out a training camp holdout.

A 2002 third-round draft selection, Westbrook has emerged as one ofthe NFL's top running backs in recent years. The 5-8, 200-poundercollected a league-leading 2,104 yards from scrimmage last season,rushing for 1,333 yards and seven touchdowns while hauling in 90receptions for 771 yards and five scores.

Westbrook has 4,785 rushing yards, 3,207 receiving yards and 52total TDs in 85 career games, all with the Eagles.