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Randall Cunningham and Donovan McNabb are two of the most exciting names to play the quarterback position in the history of the game. Fortunately for the Philadelphia Eagles, they both spent most of their careers, and certainly their best years, wearing Philly green.

The Eagles had to wait a long time to win their very first Super Bowl and it came in unsuspecting fashion, along with a very memorable Philly special. This play is now commemorated by a statue outside Lincoln Financial Field. The quarterback who led the team during this game is one of several notable QBs in Eagles history. This article ranks the top 10 best quarterbacks to play for Philadelphia.

Who is the Eagles Quarterback?

Jalen Hurts has turned into one of the best value picks in recent years for the Eagles. Having been originally drafted to play a backup role to Carson Wentz in the 2020 draft, the Eagles have since struck gold with Hurts.

Touted as one of the hardest working and dedicated young players in football, Jalen Hurts has gone from a rookie backup to a rushing quarterback sensation in 2021, then evolving into the complete package as the Eagles quarterback in 2022.

In his second year as the Eagles' starting quarterback, Hurts led the team to a 14-3 season and is showing potential as a top talent in the league. The Eagles are currently building a competitive roster with the goal of contending for the Super Bowl with him as the leader.

Who is the Eagles backup Quarterback?

Gardner Minshew is the Eagles backup quarterback in 2022. The Eagles got great value in Minshew after he’d shown flashes of talented quarterback play with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but not enough to earn a starting role.

Minshew possesses good mobility and can run the Eagles offense in relief of Jalen Hurts if called upon.

Eagles Quarterbacks History

The history of Eagles quarterbacks is very diverse. Donovan McNabb had the most consistent success during his 11-year career as the team’s signal caller, while Randall Cunningham's tenure was plagued by injuries after a tremendously promising start.

Carson Wentz and Nick Foles were a dynamic duo that led the Eagles to success in 2017, but their partnership was not without controversy and subsequent fallout. The team also helped to revive the career of quarterback Michael Vick during the latter part of his career and Sonny Jurgensen began his career in Philadelphia before moving on to have a Hall of Fame career with Washington. This history of notable quarterbacks in the Eagles organization is an interesting topic to explore and read about.

Famous Eagles Quarterbacks

Randall Cunningham and Donovan McNabb are the two most famous Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks for their ability on the field. Nick Foles is then a different kind of famous for his brief yet phenomenal 2017 run as the team’s starter, with his statue standing proud at the stadium.

If Jalen Hurts continues to perform well on the field, he could become the long-term leader and representative of the Philadelphia Eagles team. He also has a demeanor that aligns with the values of the organization.

Ranking the Top 10 Greatest Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks of all time

10. Sonny Jurgenson (1957-1963)

Sonny Jurgenson was the follow up act for Eagles great Norm van Brocklin. Jurgenson had been with the Eagles since he was drafted in the fourth round of the 1957 NFL draft and served as the team's back up until van Brocklin retired in 1961.

Jurgenson took over as the team’s starter in 1961, throwing for an NFL record 3,723 passing yards, and tying the NFL record with 32 passing touchdowns. His first year as the team’s starter was quite remarkable, and he was named a First Team All Pro.

However, after an injury riddled year in 1963, Jurgenson was traded to the Washington Redskins, and the Eagles moved on. However, the former Eagles quarterback went on to be named to four more Pro Bowls, subsequently leading the league in passing yards four more times and touchdowns once more in 1967 during a ten-year tenure in Washington.

Jurgenson, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, is primarily remembered for his tenure with the Washington Redskins, rather than his short stint as the starter for the Philadelphia Eagles. Some argue that the Eagles made a mistake in letting him go too quickly.

9. Jalen Hurts (2020-Present)

Jalen Hurts is one of the current day success stories after being drafted by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 draft. The selection was quite the surprise at the time. Hurts was expected to land somewhere with an opportunity to compete for the starting role but was selected by the Eagles who had Carson Wentz at the time.

While many were curious as to the thought process behind the pick, nobody is questioning it now. Under head coach Nick Sirianni and his staff, Jalen Hurts has been allowed to flourish as the starting quarterback of the Eagles, who have built a system around him that gives him the freedom to be great.

Following a sensational season on the ground in 2021, the Eagles made it their mission to get Hurts some weapons to throw to in 2022, making a splash trade for former Titans wide receiver AJ Brown.

Hurts made dramatic improvements as a passer in the 2022 season while also continuing to be a genuine threat as a runner. He was named to his first Pro Bowl as well as being selected as a Second Team All Pro as the Eagles surged to a 14-3 regular season record and the number one playoff seed in the NFC.

Philadelphia might have their franchise quarterback for many years to come in the very motivated and incredibly hard-working, Jalen Hurts.

8. Michael Vick (2009-2013)

The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback hadn’t played in the NFL since the 2006 season due to his suspension for dog fighting charges. Commissioner Roger Goodell had handed Vick a lengthy suspension, and the Atlanta Falcons had since looked for a way to potentially trade him to another team.

No such trade came to light, and in June 2009, Vick was released by the Falcons.

In August 2009, he signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles for close to the minimum salary and was intended to serve as a backup to Donovan McNabb. However, in 2010, McNabb was traded to the Washington Redskins, and the Eagles gave Michael Vick the chance to revive his career by making him the starter.

He passed for over 3,000 yards that season, throwing 21 touchdowns and just six interceptions, while rushing for another 676 yards and nine rushing TDs. The Eagles went 10-6 and made a playoff appearance.

Vick finished in second place for both the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the NFL MVP, two awards both won by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but Michael Vick did win the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.

He remained with the Eagles for a total of five seasons, starting 35 games and contributing a total of 72 passing and rushing touchdowns.

7. Carson Wentz (2016-2020)

Prior to the 2016 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles traded a huge package with the Cleveland Browns to move up to the number two spot in anticipation of drafting a quarterback. That year the two clear options at the top of the draft were Jared Goff out of Cal or Carson Wentz from North Dakota State.

The Rams selected Goff first overall, and the Eagles landed Carson Wentz, a six-foot-five quarterback with good athletic ability, a pro type frame and high IQ.

In just his second season, Wentz took the league by storm. He had thrown 33 touchdowns to just seven interceptions and the Eagles were 11-2 as a result. It looked like Philadelphia had hit the jackpot, but a knee injury in Week 14 took Wentz out of the game and subsequent tests revealed a torn ACL that ended his season.

Nick Foles led the Eagles to win the Super Bowl, with Carson Wentz being a key contributor during the 13 games prior to the championship. The following season, Wentz aimed to maintain his performance, but the team struggled as their offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, had left for the head coaching position with the Indianapolis Colts after their Super Bowl victory.

Wentz continued to take good care of the football, throwing 21 touchdowns to seven interceptions in 2018, and then 27 touchdowns to seven interceptions in 2019. However, things started to unravel in 2020, with Wentz eventually traded to the Colts, reuniting him with Frank Reich.

During his time with the Eagles, Carson Wentz accumulated enough passing yards and touchdowns to become the fourth all-time leader in both categories in team history. Despite his tenure ending earlier than expected, he is considered one of the more successful quarterbacks to have played for the Eagles, particularly considering his strong performances in 2017.

6. Tommy Thompson (1941-1942, 1945-1950)

Tommy Thompson had spent two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941 and 1942 but put his football career on hold to serve in the US Army for two years during World War II.

When Thompson returned to football in 1945, the Eagles drastically improved. By 1947, the Eagles were a contender, and went to three straight NFL Championship games in 1947, ‘48 and ‘49.

Philadelphia would win two of those championships in both 1948 and 1949, with Tommy Thompson displaying some of the best quarterback ability in the league. He led the league in passer rating in both of those championship winning years.

Thompson was the fourth quarterback ever to reach 10,000 passing yards, behind only Sammy Baugh, Sid Luckman and Otto Graham, and the first in Eagles QB history. He is the earliest of Eagles past quarterbacks on the top 10 list.

5. Norm Van Brocklin (1958-1960)

‘The Dutchman’ had spent his first nine seasons with the LA Rams, starting for seven of them before deciding to retire in pursuit of a business venture in Oregon, where he received his degree at the University of Oregon.

However, a few months later he returned to football and was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for two players and a first-round draft pick.

As the quarterback of the Eagles, Van Brocklin consistently improved each year, eventually leading the team to a 10-2 record and the NFL Championship game against Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers in 1960. He orchestrated a fourth quarter scoring drive that resulted in the Eagles winning 17-13, making them the only team to defeat Lombardi's Packers in a playoff game. He was named the NFL MVP and a First Team All Pro following the 1960 season and retired at the end of the campaign.

During his career, Van Brocklin was a nine-time Pro Bowler and led the league in passing on three occasions. He played 36 games for the Eagles and threw 55 touchdowns. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a two-time NFL Champion (one with the Rams in 1951, one with the Eagles in 1960), and a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

4. Nick Foles (2012-2014, 2017-2018)

Winning a Super Bowl will work wonders for your relationship with Philadelphia football fans, and that’s exactly what Nick Foles did as part of the Doug Pederson Eagles era that won the Super Bowl in 2017.

Foles was initially drafted by the Eagles in 2012 and took over as the team's starter from veteran QB Michael Vick. Foles would go on to have a great year in 2013, throwing 27 touchdowns to just two interceptions across 10 starts. He was 8-2 in those games and earned himself a Pro Bowl selection for his performance that year.

The following year was less fruitful. Desean Jackson had been released and the offense struggled, with Foles having a down year that saw him throw just 13 touchdowns. He was traded in the offseason to the St Louis Rams in exchange for Sam Bradford.

Fast forward two years and Foles found his way back to Philadelphia, this time as the backup to a young Carson Wentz. It was that year that he found himself thrust into the starting lineup following Wentz’ injury late in the season.

The Eagles advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs with a first-round bye as the number one seed, where they would defeat the Atlanta Falcons, marking Philly’s first playoff win in nine years. They went on to crush the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship game, with Foles throwing for 352 yards and three touchdowns, as they set their sights on the Super Bowl.

The Philly special, now one of the most famous plays in NFL history, made Nick Foles the first player to both throw and catch a touchdown pass in a Super Bowl, and that moment is captured with a statue of Foles and Coach Pederson outside the Eagles stadium.

The Eagles would go on to win the game, defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, and bringing Philadelphia their first ever Super Bowl win.

Foles' NFL career has been unusual. He hasn't consistently demonstrated the abilities of a permanent starter, but his playoff performance when stepping in for the injured Wentz was a remarkable and unforgettable achievement that will always be remembered in Eagles' history.

3. Ron Jaworski (1977-1986)

Following a run of bad years for the Eagles franchise, they traded for Ron Jaworski formerly of the LA Rams. He was given the opportunity to be the starting quarterback with the ambition of turning the franchise's fate around.

After a 5-9 season in 1977, Jaworski helped the Eagles to the playoffs in 1978, going 9-7 in the regular season. That year included the famous Miracle of the Meadowlands game, and the Eagles advanced to a playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Interestingly, the match between Jaworski and Cardinals quarterback Bartkowski is the only instance in NFL history where both starting quarterbacks have Polish heritage.

Eagles coach Dick Vermeil was building a roster that could challenge for a Super Bowl title, with stars such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Harold Carmichael and running back Wilbert Montgomery.

They made the playoffs again in 1979, beating the Chicago Bears at Veterans Stadium before getting knocked out by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the divisional round.

Finally, in 1980, the Eagles made the Super Bowl. Jaworski had a great year, throwing for over 3,500 yards and 27 passing touchdowns. He received multiple individual awards for his efforts including the UPI NFL Player of the Year award. Unfortunately, the Eagles QB played badly on the day of the Super Bowl, and Philly would fall short against the Oakland Raiders.

Jaworski continued to quarterback the team until 1985, when he was eventually benched for a rookie Randall Cunningham. He played again in 1986, before Cunningham took over permanently in 1987. Jaworski is the Eagles second all-time leader in passing yards (26,963), touchdowns (175) and games played as the quarterback of the team (142). He is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

2. Randall Cunningham (1985-1995)

What a football player Randall Cunningham was. He was drafted in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft out of UNLV, and eventually replaced Ron Jaworski during his rookie season in Philadelphia.

Cunningham took some time to develop, but in 1988 everything clicked, and he was suddenly the highlight of the NFL. He managed 3,808 passing yards for 24 touchdowns plus 624 rushing yards that season, earning First Team All Pro honors.

From 1988 to 1990, Cunningham cleared 3,400 passing yards three seasons in a row and led the Eagles to the playoffs in all three years. He threw 30 touchdowns to just 13 interceptions during the 1990 season, while rushing for a career high 942 yards and 5 rushing touchdowns.

He was simply electric to watch. He could make a stunning play with his arm or with his feet, and those years of his career were a treasure for Eagles fans. Sadly, a knee injury in the opening game of the 1991 season changed the course of Cunningham's career. He tore his anterior cruciate ligament against the Green Bay Packers, and his season was very quickly over.

Randall Cunningham returned in 1992 and led the Eagles to their first playoff win in over a decade, winning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award for his efforts that year.

Long term, he was unable to return to the form he had been in before the knee injury. He ran less and less as the years went on, and from 1993 onwards he never cleared 300 rushing yards again in eight more seasons as a pro.

There is certainly an element of what might have been had he never been injured in 1991, but even still, Cunningham remains one of the most talented and successful Eagles quarterbacks in franchise history. He went to four Pro Bowls and is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Cunningham is the Eagles third place all-time passing yardage leader with over 28,000 yards, also ranking third in passing touchdowns (150). But he wasn’t just a passer. He also ran for 4,482 rushing yards and 32 rushing touchdowns, landing him 6th on the Eagles all-time rushing leaderboard. Not bad at all for a quarterback.

1. Donovan McNabb (1999-2009)

Donovan McNabb was drafted second overall in the 1999 NFL draft and is considered to be one of the greatest Eagles draft picks of all time.

In his very first season as the Eagles starting quarterback, Donovan McNabb led the franchise to an 11-5 record and finished second in MVP voting behind only Marshall Faulk, who had just set a record for rushing touchdowns in a single season.

Under head coach Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb was consistently great in each of his first five seasons as the team's full-time starter. He went to five straight Pro Bowls between 2000 and 2004, and in each of those seasons McNabb led the Eagles into the postseason, where they would advance at least one round in every season. The Philadelphia Eagles surged during McNabb’s tenure, moving to their current home at Lincoln Financial Field in 2003.

During his 11-year tenure as the Eagles' quarterback, Donovan McNabb led the team to the playoffs on all but two occasions. Despite some controversies and a rocky relationship with fans, he established himself as the franchise leader in nearly every statistical category.

He holds the Eagles record for the most games played by a quarterback (148), passing attempts (4,746), passing yards (32,873) and passing touchdowns. He boasts a strong record of 92 wins, 49 losses and one tie as the starter, and the consistency of the team under his reign shows the value in having McNabb as the franchise quarterback.

As an Eagle for 11 seasons, McNabb was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, earned a spot in the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, and had his jersey number #5 retired by the franchise. He is widely considered to be the best quarterback in Eagles history.

Parameters for Ranking

The top 10 quarterbacks for the Philadelphia Eagles have been ranked based solely on their performance and accomplishments with the team. The success of the team during the quarterback's tenure, Super Bowl victories, Pro Bowl selections, All-Pro accolades, and franchise honors like the Eagles Hall of Fame and jersey retirements were all taken into account.

The ranking also considered the impact of Super Bowl victories, which is a significant factor in a quarterback's success, particularly for the Eagles, known for having one of the most unlikely Super Bowl heroes in modern era.

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