Garcia to Backup McNabb in 2006

The Eagles have signed QB Jeff Garcia to a one-year deal.

Garcia gets the chance to play for a winner and the Eagles get a veteran quarterback who knows how to produce and win. In Garcia's seven NFL seasons, he has thrown for 19,076 yards, 126 touchdowns and has completed nearly 61 percent of his passes. A mobile quarterback, Garcia has also rushed for 1,791 yards and 24 touchdowns during his career.

Garcia led the 49ers to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2001 and 2002. The Eagles can utilize that experience as their backups managed just two wins in seven games last season when McNabb was forced to the sidelines with a sports hernia injury which later required surgery.

"Garcia is a guy who's had a lot of success in the National Football League," said head coach Andy Reid. "He knows how to win football games and he's been to the Pro Bowl multiple times. He's a very smart player and is very familiar with our offensive system. He'll be a great back-up to Donovan."