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Eagles Sign QB Josh McCown
By Bob Wankel
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After preseason injuries to backup quarterbacks Nate Sudfeld and Cody Kessler, the Eagles have firmed up their depth behind starter Carson Wentz by adding veteran Josh McCown to the mix.
The #Eagles are giving new QB Josh McCown a $2M base salary that is fully guaranteed, source said. That’s a strong indication he’s back for the season and their backup to Carson Wentz. Out of retirement and back on a roster.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 17, 2019
The team could have gone with someone who was along the lines of a human equivalent to a Jugs machine, but they instead brought McCown out of his recent retirement. This will be his 17th NFL season.
Judging by the details of the contract, it would appear should Wentz get hurt that McCown will be the primary backup.
Compensation update: Eagles are giving Josh McCown a one-year deal that includes $2 million fully guaranteed and could be worth up to $5.4 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 17, 2019
Pretty strong.
At the very least, he will likely serve as the No. 2 quarterback until Sudfeld is cleared to return in late September or early October.
The 40-year-old McCown has completed 60.2% of his passes and thrown for 17,707 yards and 98 touchdowns in 99 career games (76 starts).
Bob Wankel covers the Phillies for Crossing Broad. He is also the Vice President of Sports Betting Content at SportRadar. On Twitter: @Bob_Wankel E-mail: b.wankel@sportradar.com