PHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb’s benching lasted less than 24 hours.
One day after he got yanked during a close game, the five-time Pro Bowl quarterback got his job back — for now. McNabb, who was pulled after two dismal quarters in Sunday’s 36-7 loss at Baltimore, will start when the Eagles host the Cardinals on Thursday night.
Second-year pro Kevin Kolb went 10-for-23 for 73 yards and two interceptions after McNabb was pulled from a game for the first time in his career.
“Sometimes you have to step back to step forward in a positive way, and Donovan will do that,” coach Andy Reid said Monday. “This has nothing to do with Kolb’s performance or Donovan’s performance.”
McNabb was 8-for-18 for 59 yards with two interceptions and a fumble.
Camarillo out with knee injury
DAVIE, Fla. — Dolphins wide receiver Greg Camarillo will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered during Sunday’s 48-28 loss to the Patriots.
Quinn to get second opinion on finger
BEREA, Ohio — Browns quarterback Brady Quinn will have his injured right index finger examined by noted orthopedist James Andrews today.
Quinn, who recently took over as Cleveland’s starter, was benched by coach Romeo Crennel late in the third quarter Sunday after throwing his second interception in a 16-6 loss to Houston. Crennel said Quinn has not lost his starting job.
Footnotes.
Saints running back Reggie Bush (knee) was scratched from New Orleans’ game against the Packers.
• Suspended cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was back at work with the Cowboys, going to meetings and practice even though he can’t play until Dec. 7 vs. Pittsburgh.
• The Washington-Baltimore game Dec. 7 in Baltimore has been moved from 11 a.m. MST to 6:15 p.m. and will be televised by NBC as part of the NFL’s flexible scheduling. It will replace New England at Seattle, which now will be played at 2:05 p.m. MST.
• Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer will throw in two weeks and then decide whether his passing elbow needs reconstructive surgery.
• Former CU athlete Mitch Berger is replacing Paul Ernster as Pittsburgh’s punter.
The Associated Press
