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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owner and Chairman Jeffrey Lurie

Former RB Brian Westbrook, McNabb's teammate

Former Safety Brian Dawkins, McNabb's teammate

McNabb and Dawkins embrace before Donovan heads to the podium

An emotional Donovan McNabb

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

McNabb also thanked his wife, Roxie, and his four children, Alexis Sariah, Donovan, JR., and Devin James