Philadelphia Eagles
Donovan McNabb Retires As An Eagle
The most prolific, dynamic quarterback in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb retired as an Eagle on July 29 ...
![Donovan McNabb was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. He was the first draft pick of the Andy Reid era](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/oqoc85xhn4ybmv6qodv0.jpg)
Donovan McNabb was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. He was the first draft pick of the Andy Reid era
![Donovan McNabb is introduced to the media for the first time by Andy Reid in 1999](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vquoqcqeaoykhhgupxip.jpg)
Donovan McNabb is introduced to the media for the first time by Andy Reid in 1999
![One of the iconic moments of Donovan McNabb's career was his leap over the Redskins' Mark Carrier in the 2000 season. McNabb finished the season second in the MVP vote](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/r2e0bmqr8skol3msus0v.jpg)
One of the iconic moments of Donovan McNabb's career was his leap over the Redskins' Mark Carrier in the 2000 season. McNabb finished the season second in the MVP vote
![QB Donovan McNabb raises George S. Halas Trophy after Eagles defeat Falcons in 2004 NFC Championship Game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/hkwxfrn1rxpdz3bxlzbj.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb raises George S. Halas Trophy after Eagles defeat Falcons in 2004 NFC Championship Game
![QB Donovan McNabb stands with arms extended and raised during 2004 game against Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/l0qdktdfvbsxbpuxb6th.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb stands with arms extended and raised during 2004 game against Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium
![QB Donovan McNabb winds up to throw during the 2004 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/rioxylxhiw1ihnihymzp.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb winds up to throw during the 2004 game against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas Stadium
![QB Donovan McNabb earned six Pro Bowl selections as a Philadelphia Eagle](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/mi75enprmepmhqdouglh.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb earned six Pro Bowl selections as a Philadelphia Eagle
![QB Donovan McNabb extends football over the pylon for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in a 27-13 Eagles win at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2009 season](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/ibhhrkh6hrtoajjqdcuy.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb extends football over the pylon for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in a 27-13 Eagles win at Lincoln Financial Field during the 2009 season
![QB Donovan McNabb holds every major Philadelphia Eagles passing record](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vlcik20ksajkjukcdqik.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb holds every major Philadelphia Eagles passing record
![QB Donovan McNabb prepares to exit the tunnel and run out onto the field at Lincoln Financial Field for the 2008 regular season opener against the St. Louis Rams](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/vbfnfvq8laoqwh8l87h9.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb prepares to exit the tunnel and run out onto the field at Lincoln Financial Field for the 2008 regular season opener against the St. Louis Rams
![QB Donovan McNabb points to the crowd as he exits the field after the Eagles victory over the Dallas Cowboys to secure a playoff berth on the final day of the 2008 season](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/e66kpkm4c7cf1m8wilvx.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb points to the crowd as he exits the field after the Eagles victory over the Dallas Cowboys to secure a playoff berth on the final day of the 2008 season
![QB Donovan McNabb was lauded for his ability to keep his teammates loose so they could go out on the field and perform](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/eqxlcmrtbvcoeyciy2zf.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb was lauded for his ability to keep his teammates loose so they could go out on the field and perform
![QB Donovan McNabb leads the Eagles out on the field before the 2008 NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the New York Giants at The Meadowlands](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pzeoj4rbep5r2pu1qzvh.jpg)
QB Donovan McNabb leads the Eagles out on the field before the 2008 NFC Divisional Round Playoff game against the New York Giants at The Meadowlands
![Owner and Chairman Jeffrey Lurie](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/epmr5t4amoslqnef2sud.jpg)
Owner and Chairman Jeffrey Lurie
![Former RB Brian Westbrook, McNabb's teammate](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/asghvkbcle3grvx70ho4.jpg)
Former RB Brian Westbrook, McNabb's teammate
![Former Safety Brian Dawkins, McNabb's teammate](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/juq9alpqhyxwpddkne9h.jpg)
Former Safety Brian Dawkins, McNabb's teammate
![McNabb and Dawkins embrace before Donovan heads to the podium](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/pag77ho2keeuejjlf4mp.jpg)
McNabb and Dawkins embrace before Donovan heads to the podium
![An emotional Donovan McNabb](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/cfvu7ldtpmbp1f6elzzd.jpg)
An emotional Donovan McNabb
![No. 5 thanked the organization and all of his former teammates](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/yns3ugftcscguka2gf8o.jpg)
No. 5 thanked the organization and all of his former teammates
![McNabb's no. 5 is the ninth number to ever be retired by the Eagles](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/fs19feurdmayj5uomk8y.jpg)
McNabb's no. 5 is the ninth number to ever be retired by the Eagles
![McNabb also thanked his wife, Roxie, and his four children, Alexis Sariah, Donovan, JR., and Devin James](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/eagles/a7zwdvw87msdf6gjxlfj.jpg)
McNabb also thanked his wife, Roxie, and his four children, Alexis Sariah, Donovan, JR., and Devin James