Donovan McNabb to undergo surgery

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For Donovan McNabb, surgery was inevitable. For Lito Sheppard, it's uncommon for a high ankle sprain. Nonetheless, both players will undergo surgeries that will "most likely" end their seasons. While nothing is official, both players are likely to become the fourth and fifth starters placed on Injured Reserve this season.

 

McNabb has played with a sports hernia/groin most of the season. However, he re-injured his groin while trying to tackle Cowboys safety Roy Williams following an interception in the Monday night loss to Dallas a week ago.

 

Following an examination last Thursday, Dr. William Meyers recommended that McNabb have surgery now to correct the sports hernia. McNabb received the same recommendation after seeking a second opinion.

 

"He's had two opinions and both said he needed the surgery," Reid said.

 

Sheppard, meanwhile, has what Reid termed was a "severe high ankle sprain" that will also require surgery. Sheppard sustained the injury in the third quarter Sunday when he became tangled up with wide receiver Plaxico Burress. It appeared that Sheppard, as he made a cut inside to stay with Burress, simply rolled his ankle on the artificial turf at Giants Stadium.

 

"It's quite a separation between the ligaments, almost to the point where there's a dislocation of the ankle," Reid said.

 

No date has been scheduled for the surgeries, but it's expected that the two Pro Bowl players will have the procedures within the next week or so.

 

McNabb, who missed Sunday's game against the Giants, had planned to have surgery after the season. But the injury just became too much. This will be the first surgery of any kind for the Eagles' quarterback.

 

Recovery time for McNabb, according to Reid, is eight to 10 weeks.

 

McNabb passed for 2,507 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. Sheppard had three interceptions and a sack.

 

Reid said Mike McMahon will start Sunday against Green Bay. In the meantime, the team is looking to add another veteran arm to the mix. The coach confirmed that the team has looked at Kordell Stewart, who has played for the Steelers, Bears and Ravens.

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For Donovan McNabb, surgery was inevitable. For Lito Sheppard, it's uncommon for a high ankle sprain. Nonetheless, both players will undergo surgeries that will "most likely" end their seasons. While nothing is official, both players are likely to become the fourth and fifth starters placed on Injured Reserve this season.

 

McNabb has played with a sports hernia/groin most of the season. However, he re-injured his groin while trying to tackle Cowboys safety Roy Williams following an interception in the Monday night loss to Dallas a week ago.

 

Following an examination last Thursday, Dr. William Meyers recommended that McNabb have surgery now to correct the sports hernia. McNabb received the same recommendation after seeking a second opinion.

 

"He's had two opinions and both said he needed the surgery," Reid said.

 

Sheppard, meanwhile, has what Reid termed was a "severe high ankle sprain" that will also require surgery. Sheppard sustained the injury in the third quarter Sunday when he became tangled up with wide receiver Plaxico Burress. It appeared that Sheppard, as he made a cut inside to stay with Burress, simply rolled his ankle on the artificial turf at Giants Stadium.

 

"It's quite a separation between the ligaments, almost to the point where there's a dislocation of the ankle," Reid said.

 

No date has been scheduled for the surgeries, but it's expected that the two Pro Bowl players will have the procedures within the next week or so.

 

McNabb, who missed Sunday's game against the Giants, had planned to have surgery after the season. But the injury just became too much. This will be the first surgery of any kind for the Eagles' quarterback.

 

Recovery time for McNabb, according to Reid, is eight to 10 weeks.

 

McNabb passed for 2,507 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season. Sheppard had three interceptions and a sack.

 

Reid said Mike McMahon will start Sunday against Green Bay. In the meantime, the team is looking to add another veteran arm to the mix. The coach confirmed that the team has looked at Kordell Stewart, who has played for the Steelers, Bears and Ravens.

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I would rather welcome Bobby Hoying back than be forced to watch Kordell...

[Guest Vitamin X]

Owch. I know what Lito's going through, I had pretty much the exact same injury in high school, with the same results.

[the pinjockey 0]

At this point, they ought to just promote Jeff Smoker and try to groom him to take over Detmer's role next year. Stewart does not bring anything to the table, so why bother.

[Guest Vitamin X]

I'd say Mike McMahon is an excellent choice to try and keep developing, actually. He has a lot of unrealized potential, I think.

[Crimson Platypus 0]

Smoker has more potential than Mike McMahon.

[the pinjockey 0]

I am talking Smoker for the #3 QB, it is apparent at this point McMahon is the true backup going into next year (even if they still were to list Detmer #2 for holding purposes).

[MrRant 0]

Jeff George

[Matt Young 0]

*Looks at cover of Madden 06*

 

Yep, there's a curse.

[Guest StylesMark]

Ummm...I wouldn't hedge any bets on Mr Smoker just yet. Jeff played high school football in the same town I did, just different schools. Even in his hometown, where he is a hero, everyone knows that he is not good in big game moments, and cannot handle pressure well at all. If he loses two games, Philly will eat him alive and he'll be back on drugs.

 

I'd keep going with McMahon...he has somewhat of an x-factor about him.

[Crimson Platypus 0]

If by x-factor you mean "not even good enough to play in Detroit" then sure.