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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, right, number 1, poses with teammates and coaches from Mt. Carmel High School when he was a senior in 1994. (Copy photos by Tannen Maury)
Eagles QB McNabb featured in new IHOP commercial
Donovan McNabb can ham it up with the best of 'em. Now he might be adding some eggs and pancakes.
McNabb will be featured in an IHOP commercial set to air in August. The Eagles quarterback is the face behind the restaurants' new dish, the "QB Scramble."
The IHOP folks won't reveal exactly what's in a "QB Scramble" until later in July. (We're talking about a food dish here, people!)
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald also is part of the campaign, endorsing stuffed French toast. Recalling the NFC Championship Game when Fitzgerald had 152 receiving yards and three touchdowns, a few guys from the Eagles' secondary probably could play the part of the toast.
The addition of IHOP to the NFL's sponsorship roster was first reported by the Sports Business Journal. McNabb, who is entering his 11th NFL season, also has endorsement deals with Nike, Verizon Wireless and Air Tran. McNabb also has lent his name to vitaminwater and Novartis pharmaceuticals, according to business adviser Andrew Stroth. *
- Ed Barkowitz
