2009 Philadelphia Eagles season
77th season in franchise history; final one with Donovan McNabb
The 2009 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 77th season in the National Football League (NFL), and the eleventh under head coach Andy Reid. After advancing to their fifth NFC Championship game in eight years, the Eagles improved upon their 9–6–1 record and a second-place finish in the NFC East in their 2008 campaign.
The season also marked the end of the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia as he was traded to the rival Washington Redskins in the 2010 off-season.
Players
Movement
Notable roster additions
OT Stacy Andrews – Signed as a free agent from the Bengals.
FB Leonard Weaver – Signed as a free agent from the Seahawks (ended up in 2010 Pro Bowl).
OT Jason Peters – Traded from the Bills for 2009 1st round draft pick, 2009 4th round draft pick, and a conditional 2010 draft pick.
CB Ellis Hobbs- Traded from the Patriots for two 2009 5th round draft picks (ended up in 2010 Pro Bowl).
S Sean Jones – Signed as a free agent from the Browns.
QB Michael Vick – Signed as a free agent after being released by the Atlanta Falcons.
Notable roster losses
FS Brian Dawkins – Signed with Denver Broncos as a Free Agent.
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