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Leslie Frazier sticking with McNabb at quarterback

September 18, 2011
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Despite two mediocre showings to open the 2011 season, the Vikings have no intentions of making a switch under center. Following the Vikes’ 24-20 loss to the Bucs on Sunday, head coach Leslie Frazier confirmed to SI.com’s Peter King that Donovan McNabb will remain the team’s starting quarterback. “McNabb is my guy,” Frazier stated. In [...]

NFL Free Agency: Tying up Friday’s odds and ends

July 29, 2011
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As the dust settles on what has been another wild day around the NFL — capped by Nnamdi Asomugha finally choosing his new home — here are some other notable news and notes from the day that may have flown under the radar. He may be staying put with his old team, but safety Roman [...]

Trade Winds: McNabb to Vikes official; Kolb to Cards still expected

July 27, 2011
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While free agent transactions are showing no signs of letting up, there are two trades that have grabbed the headlines. Despite a minor holdup, the Vikings and Redskins have completed a trade that sends quarterback Donovan McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft pick and conditional sixth-round selection in 2013. This should [...]

Vikings still “strong favorite” to land Donovan McNabb

April 29, 2011
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Even after selecting former Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder with the Draft’s No. 12 overall pick, the Minnesota Vikings’ thirst for a quarterback may not be quenched just yet. Per NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora, the Vikings are still in the market for a veteran signal-caller, and at least one — the Redskins’ Donovan McNabb [...]

Vikings indeed interested in Donovan McNabb

April 18, 2011
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In the wake of Brett Favre’s (probable) retirement, the Minnesota Vikings have been left with a bunch of question marks at the quarterback position. Former starter Tarvaris Jackson is headed for free agency and likely won’t return. Joe Webb is entering his second season and — though he showed promise during his limited duty last [...]

Donovan McNabb benched; Grossman to start on Sunday

December 17, 2010

Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan has made a surprise quarterback switch. According to CSN Washington and the Washington Post, Shanahan has benched Donovan McNabb in favor of Rex Grossman for Sunday’s game at Dallas. The move has reportedly divided the Redskins lockerroom and ticked off some of the players in the process. It also didn’t [...]

Redskins preparing to play with QB Rex Grossman

December 12, 2010

As the Redskins tilt against the Buccaneers is about to kick off, Washington is readying themselves for a quarterback switch. According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the team is prepared for backup quarterback Rex Grossman to enter the game should Donovan McNabb start to falter. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has went the extra mile this [...]

Redskins sign Donovan McNabb to $78M extension

November 15, 2010

It took a lot longer than originally anticipated, but the Redskins have locked up their franchise quarterback. According to ESPN’s Michael Smith, Donovan McNabb has agreed to a five year, $78 million contract extension with Washington. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed and will run through 2015. There’s an additional $10 million to be had [...]