Redskins trade for Donovan McNabb

The Redskins have traded their 2nd round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a 3rd or 4th round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for QB Donovan McNabb. The Eagles have been trying to trade McNabb for much of the offseason, but many teams were scared off by his contract, which has one year and $11.2 million left on it and a $6.2 million roster bonus on May 5. McNabb is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in 2011, if the NFL plays games. [A owner lockout of players for the 2011 season is considered increasingly likely.]

McNabb, who turns 34 in November, had a passer rating of 92.9 last season after throwing for 3553 yards, 22 TD and 10 Int. He completed 60.3 percent of his passes, averaging just over 8 yards per attempt. For his career, McNabb has thrown only 100 interceptions in 4746 attempts, the lowest percentage in NFL history.

This trade completely shakes up Washington's offseason, as McNabb instantly becomes the favorite to start at quarterback this season. We don't know if incumbent Jason Campbell, for whom McNabb has served as something of a mentor, will be traded or if Head Coach Mike Shanahan prefers to keep Campbell around as a backup in case of injury. Washington does not have an experienced backup quarterback on the team, apart from Campbell.

This also shakes up the NFL Draft, as Washington will clearly not now use its 4th overall pick on a quarterback. With McNabb getting older and not as mobile as he once was, a stout offensive line becomes more urgent than ever. One would think acquiring a stud left tackle like Russell Okung will be a top priority in the Draft.

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