Jan 06 2009
Eagles’ owner says McNabb will return next season
The Philadelphia Eagles have won 5 out of 6 games since five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Donavan McNabb was benched November 23rd during a 36-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
McNabb bounced back from that benching with a vengeance, leading the Eagles on a hot streak beating improbable odds and snagging the final NFC wild-card spot.
After going into Minnesota last weekend and winning a playoff game with another strong performance, completing 23 of 34 for 300yds and one TD, Eagles owner Jeff Lurie said in an interview with ESPN, “All signs point to McNabb being back next season”.
McNabb’s agent said McNabb is interested but some items need to be ironed out during the offseason, specifically McNabb’s desire to get a new deal and an extension to include new guaranteed money.
The Eagles travel to the Big Apple to take on the NFL Champion New York Giants on Sunday. The Eagles won the last meeting between these two rivals 20-14 at the Meadowlands on December 7. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
