What else does that mean? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. McNabb passed for an Eagles' record 464 yards and five touchdowns, which all came in the first half. Donovan McNabb will retire with Philadelphia Eagles - NFL Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling franchise, taking them to a Super Bowl appearance. Though low for his standards, McNabb put up respectable numbers in 2005. McNabb was named the Big East's offensive player of the decade for the 1990s,[14] and Big East Offensive Player of the Year three times from 1996 to 1998,[12] as well as the first-team all-conference vote earner in each of his four seasons. McNabb, who is in the process of launching his career as a broadcast analyst, is the Eagles' all-time leader in every major passing category, including attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216). [44] Including the playoffs, he threw touchdown passes in 15 of 18 games and two-or-more in 12 of those games. [31][32][33] He threw a career-high 390 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 3524 victory at the Cleveland Browns on December 10 en route to his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. "[73] In week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, McNabb threw for 361 yards (the most of any quarterback that week) and three touchdowns, which included a 90-yard toss to Hank Baskett at the end of the second quarter. Chris Cooley is still a very good tight end. He played college football at Syracuse University and was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. He went to the locker room to have his ankle taped, but returned for the Eagles' second drive. Unfortunately for McNabb, while he should be praised for playing an entire game with a broken ankle, he'll probably be thought of more for throwing up in Super Bowl XXXIX. McNabb and the Eagles began the 2006 season at 4-1 before stumbling to 5-4 heading into a week-11 game with Tennessee Titans on November 19. In week 2, McNabb nearly engineered a victory over the Houston Texans, passing for 426 yards (third-most of his career), but came up just short of a victory when the Texans prevailed 3027 in overtime. [61][62] In 2003, Philadelphia's wide receivers caught only five touchdown passes, tying the record for fewest in a 16-game season. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire - ESPN [138], In April 2014, McNabb served a one-day jail sentence in Maricopa County, Arizona for a 2013 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. As a short-term fix, he constantly had Tony Romo to worry about. Donovan McNabb - Wikipedia On November 15, 2010, McNabb signed a five-year extension worth $78 million ($3.5 million guaranteed) with a chance to make it $88 million by completing incentives. Two plays later he throws into triple coverage and gets intercepted. For Andy Reid, yes, it apparently is. Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, who had his No. He just said he was tired. McNabb officially announced his retirement over the summer. His 22 touchdown passes tied the school's single-season record, set by former Eagle Don McPherson in 1987. Since coming to Washington, the brighter idea of the Shanahan and Shanahan show has decided that now is the time to try and change his throwing motion and make him stretch his front leg out further during his release. In 2010, it was ranked number one by Eagles fans as the "game of the decade". Donovan McNabb was one of the most gifted quarterbacks in Philadelphia Eagles history. Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] The fourth-round pick in 2012 was then traded, along with a 2012 third-round pick, to the Houston Texans for a lower 2012 third-round pick, which would be used to select quarterback Nick Foles and linebacker DeMeco Ryans. NFL: Bills-Bengals game won't resume this week. A month later, he again showed little respect when he benched McNabb at the end of the regular season in favor of Rex Grossman. [124], McNabb married his college sweetheart, Raquel Ann Sarah "Roxie" Nurse, in June 2003. Can the presence of Tom Brady, a continued resurgence of Ronald Jones and the drafting of Ke'Shawn Vaughn add a rushing component long absent in Tampa? [131], In 2002, McNabb, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communication from Syracuse University, was named to the institution's board of trustees; he is one of the youngest trustees to have served there. Instead of a pitch-and-catch touchdown, it was a big gain which eventually led to a touchdown. [92], After starting the 2011 season with a 15 record, on October 18, it was announced that McNabb would no longer be the starting quarterback for the Vikings, as the job was given to rookie Christian Ponder for the remainder of the season. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes Further, he became the first quarterback in league history to throw over 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season. The Donovan McNabb trade, 10 years later - ProFootballTalk Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? During the game, McNabb tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his right knee while jumping out of bounds, ending his season, the third time in five years McNabb had gone down with six or more games remaining in the regular season. In 2010, he was benched, publicly declared either out of shape or incompetent by his head coach, all while watching his former team ride Michael Vick to the NFC East championship. In the wild card round, McNabb threw 300 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown to Brian Westbrook, to lead Philadelphia to a 2614 win over the Minnesota Vikings. What team did Donovan McNabb retire with? - idswater.com That move seemed to suggest the team was committing to him for at least a few seasons. He was the first draft pick of the Andy Reid era 2 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 He retired in 2011 and now works as a media spokesperson. In his 11-year stint with the Eagles, McNabb won 91 regular-season games and nine playoff games. Philadelphia Eagles: Would the Eagles Retire Donovan McNabb's Jersey Over that span, McNabb posted a passer rating higher than 72 only once, on November 6, at the Washington Redskins. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll didn't let a day pass before responding to Jets DC Gregg Williams, who claimed Jamal Adams 'may get bored' in Seattle's defense. But as you get older those odds, statistically, decrease. 1 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 Donovan McNabb was the No. "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. As of the 2010 season, ranked fourth-best all-time in career interception percentage (2.20%) among NFL quarterbacks. As green fireworks exploded over the stadium, a banner with McNabb's name and number was unveiled. [2] McNabb ranks eighth in quarterback rushing yards and was the fourth NFL quarterback to amass over 30,000 passing yards, 200 touchdown passes, 3,000 rushing yards, and 20 rushing touchdowns. Donovan McNabb and the shaky Redskins offensive line have combined to put him on pace for the highest sack yardage total of his career. . He finishes his career 17th on the NFL's career passing list with 37,276 yards and 22nd in touchdowns with 234. 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[135], McNabb is the brother-in-law of former Canadian Football League (CFL) player Richard Nurse. Cowboys O-Line Target Steve Avila of TCU Drafted by Rams "From the bottom of my heart, brother, I thank you.". However, Andy Reid said the following Monday that McNabb broke a rib while rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter. After 11 seasons, Reid traded McNabb to Washington for draft picks on Easter Sunday in 2010. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. During the off-season, McNabb signed a new contract with the Eagles worth $115 million over 12 years, with a $20.5 million signing bonus. He felt that they were just a few plays away from being a playoff team. "The nine players, including Donovan, that have been retired are all franchise changing, impact players from Steve Van Buren, Reggie, Brian Dawkins and Donovan." McNabb will be inducted into . There are only four seasons that he has started all 16 games. Many responses from commentators, football players, coaches, and other public figures were sharply critical of Limbaugh. So, Redskins fans have a 33 percent chance of having their starting quarterback playing out the entire season. That incident at the end of the Lions game was a gross dereliction of authority by the Redskins head coach. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. There was nothing but cheering when McNabb walked out of the tunnel and onto the field where he celebrated an NFC championship and completed a fourth-and-26 pass to help win a playoff game. [116] In 2013, McNabb became an analyst on Fox Sports Live, Fox Sports 1's flagship program,[117] and in August 2014, it was announced that McNabb would provide color commentary alongside Dick Stockton for a few games during the 2014 NFL season for Fox. A lot of what McNabb has done this season is exactly that. Donovan McNabb Retires An Eagle, #5 To Be Retired Donovan McNabb: From Chicago To The NFL - Highschool Cube [88], On July 27, 2011, the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings came to an agreement on terms for a trade. First NFL quarterback to throw more than 30 touchdowns and less than 10 interceptions in a season (2004), Most consecutive pass attempts completed, with 24 over two games in 2004 against the New York Giants (his final 10 passes on November 28, 2004) and Green Bay Packers (his first 14 passes on December 5, 2004), until, Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a postseason game, with 107 yards on January 11, 2004, against the Green Bay Packers. [70], At the conclusion of the 2007 season, McNabb faced criticism for asking for "playmakers" on his yardbarker blog. Is the future really that bright in Washington? [96] The Bears subsequently signed Josh McCown. In the press conference following the Eagles' loss to Dallas, and even up to April 1, Andy Reid stated that McNabb would remain the starting quarterback in Philadelphia for the 2010 season. That's bad. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was benched in favor of Rex Grossman. Let us take a look at the NFL's current starting quarterbacks: Cowboys: Jon Kitna (Until Tony Romo returns from injury). McNabb has only known one system his entire career. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. McNabb, who also played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, always will be remembered as an Eagle, and retiring as one completes his NFL circle of life. McNabb carried that momentum into October as he went 33-for-48 (68.8% completions), and threw 369 yards and three touchdowns en route to leading the Eagles to a memorable come-from-behind victory at an unfriendly Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs. [119] In August 2016, McNabb became the lead analyst for beIN Sports college football coverage,[120] and he also joined ESPN Radio as an analyst. Kevin Kolb replaced him, and the Eagles lost to the Saints, but beat the Kansas City Chiefs the next week. McNabb struggled early on and was unable to get the offense into a rhythm until too late. In week 8, Shanahan stated in a press conference that McNabb would remain the Redskins' starting quarterback. On January 11, 2009, McNabb led the Eagles past the defending champions, the New York Giants, in the divisional round of the playoffs. Redskins fans have watched Donovan McNabb go from McFabulous to McNasty in about two seconds many times over the course of the season thus far. The Redskins fell to the Colts 2724. Redskins fans can surely remember the abilities of Mark Brunell slipping down the drainor Brad Johnson. McNabb had said in May that he would retire with the Eagles but the team had not confirmed his plans until Sunday. He played college football at Syracuse University and was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. McNabb and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will hold a news conference at the team's facilities at 10 a.m. Numerous passes this season have been just at the fingertips of Washington receivers all season. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN As week 3 approached, skeptics had already wondered whether McNabb still had the skill that propelled him to success in the past. He struggled with timing and his ability to escape pressure. Six different head coaches since 2000, acquisitions of overpriced,under producingfree agents like Albert Haynesworth and Jeff George and only two playoff appearances since 2000. Donovan McNabb was wearing wings on the side of his helmet from 1999 and during his entire career he played for one head coach, Andy Reid. [10] As a freshman, he completed the longest touchdown pass in Syracuse's historya 96-yard throw against West Virginia Universityin a game where he accounted for 354 total yards of offense;[11] he was named the Big East Conference's rookie of the year at the end of the season. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. He was 26-49 for 357 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Jaguars offensive line has only allowed Maurice Jones-Drew to rush for one touchdown this season. He also rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns. How could a player who has run NFL offenses for a decade with great success, not grasp the handsignals and terminology of a two minute offense? If they cheer, that would be great. McNabb was 3 of 10 for 78 yards and one touchdown to DeSean Jackson, while also leading the NFC team in rushing with four carries for 26 yards. If there are any boos, I will smile," he told the newspaper. Injuries have sidelined Jerick McKinnon since he joined the 49ers two years ago. McNabb went 92-49-1 with the Eagles and holds the franchise records for completions (2,801), passing yards (32,873) and passing touchdowns (216). Until this season. Even if you forget about the Jenn Sterger scandal, his season was horrible. In the meantime, veteran backup quarterback Jeff Garcia took McNabb's place as the Eagles' starting quarterback. McNabb was out for the last six weeks of the regular season. . If McNabb's inability to understand the two-minute offense was the reason, as he had previously stated, why he benched his quarterback, that is as much Shanahan's fault as anyones. [90] McNabb was rumored to be a possible addition to the Vikings for the past three years, in part due to his relationship with then-coach Brad Childress, the former Eagles offensive coordinator. He was 14 of 15 for 332 yards in the first half. Not because he benched McNabb, but because Shanahan didn't even tell him and McNabb found out through the media. He was a great scrambler during the early part of his career. [28] McNabb's 55 pass attempts at Pittsburgh in a come-from-behind 2623 overtime victory on November 12 were then a career high and tied for the fourth-highest total in team history. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling . AP Photo/Michael Perez "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the . His injury was reported to be a sprained ankle, but X-rays after the game revealed that McNabb had broken his fibula in three places. Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with quarterback Peyton Manning. However, when the Eagles selected McNabb the "Dirty 30" ended up loudly booing McNabb when he appeared on stage. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. 5", "Philadelphia Eagles to retire Donovan McNabb No. [84], In the first week of the 2010 season, McNabb and head coach Mike Shanahan led the Redskins to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He also set a career high with 3,916 yards passing and led the Eagles to a franchise-record 416 points. Owens was not in the lineup during the two playoff victories, and was recovering from a broken ankle. As bad as things were for Bledsoe in Buffalo, they really were worse in Dallas, the second team he joined after parting from his original club. He will officially . [97], On July 29, 2013, McNabb officially retired from professional football as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.[98]. He won three Pro Bowl rings, as well as one Super Bowl title . A dominant defense helped A. J. Feeley and Koy Detmer go a combined 51 to finish the season. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? [53][54], Despite the slow beginning in the 2003 season, McNabb again led his team to the NFC championship game, highlighted by the Eagles' comeback win against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff round. Donovan McNabb Retires As An Eagle - philadelphiaeagles.com Ten years ago on Easter (not 10 years to the day because Easter was on April 4 that year), a quiet news day quickly got a lot louder when the Eagles traded quarterback Donovan McNabb. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN The Eagles won 2311 and advanced to the NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, whom they defeated earlier in the season. The Eagles went on to win their home playoff game in the wild card round of the playoffs against the New York Giants, 2320, with Garcia under center.