Sunday, August 18, 2019

Quarterback Josh McCown returns to the NFL, signs with Philadelphia Eagles

Josh McCown
photo courtesy: Associated Pres
Quarterback Josh McCown is back in the NFL.

After announcing his retirement his offseason the 40-year-old decided to return for his 17th season and play for the Eagles. On Friday McCown signed a one-year, $2 million fully guaranteed contract with Philadelphia.

The journeyman passer spent the last two seasons with the Jets after spending time with the Cardinals, Lions, Raiders, Dolphins, Panther, 49ers, Bears, Buccaneers and Browns. In his 16 year NFL career McCown has amassed 1,581 passes for 17,707 passing yards and 98 passing touchdowns along with 1,108 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.

The signing leaves quarterback Cody Kessler’s future with the team in limbo. The team released wide receiver Braxton Miller to make room for McCown.


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