Donovan McNabb Career Passing Record

Lore & Background

As the Eagles' starting quarterback from 1999 to 2009, McNabb led the team to eight playoff appearances (including five consecutive from 2000 to 2004), five division titles (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), five NFC Championship Games (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), and one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. McNabb ranks ninth 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. He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions. For his accomplishments in Philadelphia, he was inducted to the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2013.

Reader's Guide

McNabb was drafted in the first round as the second overall pick by the Eagles in the 1999 NFL draft. He saw his first NFL regular-season action in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 19, 1999. He made his first career start at home against Washington on November 14, 1999. In his first full season as an NFL starter in 2000, McNabb finished second in the Associated Press MVP voting. He led the Eagles to their first playoff appearance since 1996, where they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21–3 in the Wild Card Round before losing to the New York Giants 20–10 in the Divisional Round.

Did You Know?

• McNabb was the first Eagles rookie to start at quarterback since Brad Goebel, and the first Eagles rookie draft pick to start since John Reaves in 1972.
• He was named the Big East's offensive player of the decade for the 1990s.
• McNabb was also a walk-on for two seasons for the Syracuse basketball team under head coach Jim Boeheim.