McNabb says he fully expects to be back as the Eagles' starter

Last update: December 27, 2007 - 12:00 AM

The Eagles and Donovan McNabb appear to have ended all doubts about the quarterback returning to Philadelphia next season.

Team president Joe Banner said this month that he expected the five-time Pro Bowl player to be the starter next year.

Then McNabb started playing like his old self, making it illogical for the Eagles not to bring him back for another season.

"I look forward to being here again next year," McNabb said Wednesday. "They can talk about where I may go, or whatever may happen, but until something is final I'm still here in Philadelphia and that's how I'm going to treat it."

McNabb sustained a season-ending knee injury last November, and Jeff Garcia stepped in and led the Eagles to a division championship and a playoff victory. Although the Eagles did not re-sign Garcia, they selected Kevin Kolb with their first pick in the draft.

McNabb has led the Eagles to consecutive victories against Dallas and New Orleans, going 47-for-76 for 471 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.

Etc.

• Third-string quarterback Ken Dorsey signed a three-year contract extension with the Cleveland Browns.

• Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle has a bruised right hand and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Damon Huard would start if Croyle can't play.

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