Andy Reid once tried to bring Troy Aikman to Eagles
After Donovan McNabb’s injury in 2002, Andy Reid explored an unthinkable option that would have stunned the NFL.
Some stories sound too wild to be true. This one actually happened. During the 2002 season, the Philadelphia Eagles faced a nightmare when Donovan McNabb suffered a broken leg.
In an instant, a Super Bowl-caliber team was forced to confront life without its franchise quarterback. For most organizations, that would mean turning inward, leaning on depth, and surviving. Andy Reid had a different idea.
Instead of settling, Reid picked up the phone and called Troy Aikman. while the Dallas Cowboys legend was in the middle of a FOX broadcast. The message was simple and stunning.
Would he consider coming out of retirement to join the Eagles? Yes, that Troy Aikman, one of the faces of the Cowboys dynasty. The quarterback who helped define one of Philadelphia's most hated rivals.