Donovan McNabb is a quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1999 and played with them through the 2009 season. He was traded to the Redskins on April 4, 2010.http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/04/eagles-trade-donovan-mcnabb-to-nfc-east-rival-redskins/1 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.

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 Eagles' 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 Although McNabb threw for 227 yards and a touchdown, he had two rare interceptions in the Eagles' 20-16 loss against the Dallas Cowboys on November 8.http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291108021 McNabb threw for 450 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Eagles 31-23 loss to the San Diego Chargers. The 450 yards was the second highest game total of McNabb's career. On November 22, the Eagles defeated the Chicago Bears 24-20. McNabb threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns.http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291122003 Donovan McNabb led the Eagles to the second straight fourth quarter comeback against the Redskins on November 29. He threw for 260 yards and a touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson.http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291129021

McNabb led the Eagles to a 34-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons when he threw for 238 yards and a touchdown pass to Leonard Weaver. The win improved the Eagles record to 8 wins and 4 losses on the season.http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291206001 On December 13 the Eagles ousted the Giants 45-38 to take over first place in the NFC East. McNabb threw for 275 yards and touchdowns to Brent Celek and DeSean Jackon.http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=291213019 McNabb led the Eagles to their fifth consecutive victory and a birth in the playoffs with a 27-13 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He threw for a touchdown and also ran for one in the game. In theEagles' 30-27 victory over the Denver Broncos, McNabb threw for three touchdowns. McNabb failed to lead the Eagles into the endzone on January 3, 2010 as the Cowboys shut out the Eagles 24-0 to win the NFC East. The Eagles lost the following week to the Cowboys 34-14 in the first round of the playoffs. McNabb threw for 230 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Following a disappointing final two games there were questions on whether McNabb would return to the Eagles for the 2010 season. Eagles' coach Andy Reid said the McNabb will be the team's quarterback next season.http://www.thebulletin.us/articles/2010/01/16/sports/doc4b515913bfbcc996998002.txt

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

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

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)

"I believe in starting somewhere and finishing what you started. My goal is to win a Super Bowl, bring it back to Philadelphia. I think they deserve it." - Donovan McNabbhttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/01/eagles-qb-donovan-mcnabb-i-dont-want-to-be-anywhere-else-but-philly/1

"I've said it ever year. I want to be here, and I don't look to be anywhere else." - Donovan McNabb, on playing in Philadelphiahttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/01/donovan-mcnabb-on-playing-in-philadelphia-i-want-to-be-here-and-i-dont-look-to-be-anywhere-else/1

"I've never been in a tie. I didn't even know it was in the rulebook." - Donovan McNabb, on being asked how it felt after a tie.http://www.entertonement.com/clips/ytpzzhwyrv--Donovan-McNabb-Doesn't-Know-a-NFL-Game-can-End-in-a-TieNFL-Philadelphia-Eagles-Donovan-McNabb-Fail-

"Both mother and daughter are doing fine. I am fine, too, certainly very proud and excited." - Donovan McNabb, on becoming a father.http://www.upi.com/topic/Donovan_McNabb/quotes/

"I don't know what particular team. I just hope he has an opportunity to be a starter for another team. I think he definitely deserves that, and he has done a great job of getting himself together and preparing himself for this opportunity. And I think he is going to flourish in it." - Donovan McNabb, on Michael Vickhttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/02/eagles-donovan-mcnabb-michael-vick-definitely-deserves-chance-to-start-next-season/1

"It's shocking that a guy who's been such an important part of their organization, that they'd want to get rid of him. He's had great seasons these last couple of years. Donovan has been a tremendous player for the Eagles, a staple of their organization. He's a tremendous competitor and a tremendous person." - Eli Manning, on Donovan McNabb trade rumorshttp://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2010/04/giants-eli-manning-eagles-willingness-to-trade-donovan-mcnabb-is-shocking/1

"'I never said that to anyone about T.O. It's just not true. I'm in a new place, trying to get comfortable, not start anything or push for anything. I am very happy with the receivers I have." - Donovan McNabb, on approaching the Redskins about Terrell Owenshttp://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5118016

"It's so wild when people get to talking when you're not there, but when you're there everybody loves you. So I guess people will go deeper into it than I will. I'm a Redskin, no longer an Eagle. I had 11 great years and I'm moving on with my life, so whoever may say things when I'm gone, more power to them, but it's not making you look like a bigger man." - Donovan McNabb reponding on comments made by fromer teammate DeSean Jacksonhttp://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5175025

"The things that I set out to accomplish and bring back to Philadelphia, I wasn't able to, and I apologize, more than anything, to the people of Philadelphia, not bringing a Super Bowl to 'em, but it didn't happen, and I look forward to trying to achieve that goal here in Washington." - Donovan McNabbhttp://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20100515_McNabb_apologizes_for_not_winning_a_Super_Bowl.html#axzz0oRDCOQcw

• 1999: 106 completions, 216 attempts, 948 yards, 8 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 313 rushing yards
• 2000: 330 completions, 569 attempts, 3365 yards, 21 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 629 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns
• 2001: 285 completions, 493 attempts, 3233 yards, 25 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 482 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns
• 2002: 211 completions, 361 attempts, 2289 yards, 17 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 460 rushing yards, 6 rushing touchdowns
• 2003: 275 completions, 478 attempts, 3216 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 355 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
• 2004: 300 completions, 469 attempts, 3875 yards, 31 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 220 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
• 2005: 211 completions, 357 attempts, 2507 yards, 16 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 55 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown
• 2006: 180 completions, 316 attempts, 2647 yards, 18 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 212 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns
• 2007: 291 completions, 473 attempts, 3324 yards, 19 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 236 rushing yards
• 2008: 345 completions, 571 attempts, 3916 yards, 23 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 147 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdownshttp://www.nfl.com/players/donovanmcnabb/profile?id=MCN017517
• 2009: 267 completions, 443 attempts, 3553 yards, 22 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 140 rushing yards, 2 touchdownshttp://www.nfl.com/players/donovanmcnabb/profile?id=MCN017517