I mentioned earlier in the day about all the quarterbacks that were looking to jump to new teams now that the NFL lockout has ended and already one has almost closed a deal with another team. This could be huge news ofr fantasy football owners.
Donovan McNabb, the former Philadelphia Eagles star who flopped last season with the Washington Redskins is nearing a finalized trade with the Minnesota Vikings. McNabb was on shaky terms with the Redskins and especially Mike Shanahan, who really didn’t want him back regardless of what the Redskins PR will have you believe.
Now, word from Foxsports.com says the Vikings have agreed to send a sixth-round draft pick in 2012 and 2013 to the Redskins in exchange for McNabb.
The Minnesota Vikings, coming off the Brett Farve merry-go-round, were looking at Tyler Thigpen and Bruce Gradkowski but, with the low price, McNabb seemed to be the way to go.
In 2010, McNabb suffered a career low year, throwing for 3,377 yards but finishing the 15 interceptions compared to 14 touchdowns. His QB rating was 77.1. This is compared to his career record, in which he averaged 3,547 yards in his years as the undisputed starter with a 216-100 TD-INT ratio. His career QB rating is 85.7.
Donovan McNabb will work out of the backfield with all-world running back Adrian Peterson and have Percy Harvin and Bernard Berrian. Also, his signing might be enough to lure back SIdney Rice and that would give McNabb the best wide receiver corps of his career.
Fantasy football players need to keep their eye on specific dates leading up to fantasy football drafts.
July 26 - At 10 a.m. ET, Trading begins for 2011 League Year.
July 29 - At 6 p.m. ET, clubs may sign, or extend offer sheets to, all eligible players, in addition to drafted and undrafted rookies. Clubs may have such players report to the club’s facilities for physical examinations prior to signing. Eligible players may visit or try out at any club facility.
Aug. 4 - All clubs must be within the salary cap at 4:01 p.m. ET
Aug. 13-17 - Each club has until five days prior to its second preseason game to provide any tendered but unsigned exclusive rights player or restricted free agent with written notice of the club’s intent to place the player on the exempt list if the player fails to report at least the day before the club’s second preseason game.
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