• Donovan McNabb is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2004, McNabb led the Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX. He holds the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed over multiple games, with 24.NFL.com: NFL Passing Records He is the Philadelphia Eagles all time leader in career passing yards and touchdown passes.

  On January 31, 2009, McNabb told the press that he would like to talk with the Eagles management about a contract extension, saying he wants to "retire as an Eagle."ESPN.com: McNabb: 'I Want to Retire as an Eagle'

  On June 11, 2009, the Eagles restructured the final two seasons of McNabb's contract, increasing his salary by $5.2 million plus another million in incentives. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4252717

  McNabb was a strong supporter in the Eagles' signing of controversial quarterback Michael Vick, who had just spent two years in prison for his involvement in dog fighting.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 25, 1976NFL.com: Donovan McNabb
  2. Birthplace: Chicago, IllinoisNFL.com: Donovan McNabb
  3. Height: 6'2"NFL.com: Donovan McNabb
  4. Weight: 240 lbsNFL.com: Donovan McNabb
  5. College: Syracuse University
  6. NFL Draft: 2nd overall in 1999 (Philadelphia Eagles) Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb
  7. Pro Bowl Appearances: Five Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb
  8. Awards: 2004 NFC Offensive Player of the YearPhiladelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb
  9. Full Name: Donovan Jamal McNabbPro-Football-Reference.com: http://www.pro-football-ref... Donovan McNabb Stats

• 2009 Season

  Donovan McNabb threw for 2 touchdown passes and ran for another in the season opening victory for the Eagles over the Carolina Panthers. He suffered a broken rib on the touchdown run and was expected to miss two to four weeks. McNabb didn't practice or dress for the second game against the New Orleans Saints, who defeated the Eagles 48-22. He missed the third game of the season with the broken rib and Kevin Kolb lead the Eagles to a 34-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. On October 5 McNabb practiced for the first time since the rib fracture in the opening game of the season.http://blogs.mcall.com/eagles/2009/10/mcnabb-returns-to-practice-with-eagles.html McNabb returned to the lineup on October 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He passed for 264 yards and three touchdowns in the Eagles' 33-14 victory.http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291011021 In the Eagles' 13-9 loss against the Oakland Raiders, the Eagels offense struggled. McNabb completed just 22 of 46 passes for 269 yards and was sacked six times.http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291018013 On October 26, the Eagles defeated the Washington Redskins 27-17. McNabb threw his 200th career touchdown in the game and surpassed 30,000 passing yards. He became just the 20th quarterback in NFL history to accomplish both feats.http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291026028 The Eagles defeated the New York Giants on November 1 by the score of 40-17. During that game, McNabb passed for 240 yards and three touchdowns.http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291101021

• 2008 Season

  With the Eagles beginning the 2008 season with a 6-5-1 record, there was speculation that the team might release veteran QB McNabb at the end of the year.Philadelphia Inquirer: Ashley Fox: McNabb's Reign Likely is Over Speculation grew deeper when McNabb was benched at halftime of a week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens.ESPN.com: Reid Benches McNabb in Second Half Vs. Ravens... McNabb bounced back the following week, however, throwing for 260 yards and four touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. After the game, McNabb commented, "Guess I'm pretty good, huh?"Sky Sports: McNabb, Eagles rebound

  McNabb told the press on December 24, 2008, that he wants to stay with the Eagles and hopes he is offered a new contract soon. Though he is still under contract, the Eagles could trade McNabb if not confident in his abilities as a starting quarterback.ESPN.com: Donovan McNabb Hoping for New Contract with Philadelphia Eagles

  Prior to the January 18, 2009, Eagles-Cardinals NFC Championship Game, McNabb's Arizona home was vandalized. "Go Cards" and similar messages were burned into his lawn. McNabb said he used that as motivation going into the game.Philadelphia Inquirer: McNabb's Arizona Lawn Vandalized

• Super Bowl XXXIX

  After losing three straight years in the NFC Championship Game, McNabb and the Eagles finally reached the Super Bowl after a standout season in 2004. However, McNabb went on to throw three interceptions and was sacked four times in the big game. It was also reported that McNabb became dehydrated at the end of the game and vomited in the huddle, leading to poor clock management. McNabb finished the game with 30 completions for 357 yards and three touchdowns, but the Eagles lost the game to the New England Patriots 24-21.Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb

• The T.O. Issue

  After the Eagles loss to the Patriots in the Super Bowl in 2005, wide receiver Terrell Owens began calling out McNabb. Owens also refused to speak to McNabb as he continued to make comments to the press about his quarterback and the Eagle organization. Owens was demanding a contract extension at the time. Amidst the distraction, Owens was deactivated for the 2005 season. McNabb would finish the year on the injured list and Owens was eventually released, signing with the Dallas Cowboys.ESPN.com: "McNabb sounds off on 2005" (February 2, 2006)

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