Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has criticized the NFL for the decision to fire head coach Andy Reid following the 2012 season, calling it a major misstep in the league. In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, McNabb compared the situation to the New York Giants’ loss of running back Saquon Barkley in 2024, arguing that Reid’s firing had a more significant negative impact on the team’s long-term success than Bark,ley’s departure. McNabb, who played for the Eagles from 1999 to 2004, expressed his belief that the decision to replace Reid was a mistake that affected the team’s trajectory for years to come.