leaving the game late in the third quarter after an apparent hand injury as the Jets lost by a score of 23–0. Shortly after the game, it was revealed that McCown had suffered a broken left hand. The next day, head coach Todd Bowles announced that McCown would undergo surgery on his left hand, putting him out for the remainder of the 2017 season. He was placed on injured reserve on December 12. McCown played in 13 games, all starts, in 2017 and completed 267 of 397 passes for 2,926 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions while also rushing for 124 yards and five touchdowns. His completions, passing yards, passing touchdowns and rushing touchdowns were all single-season career highs. He also had a career-high 67.3 completion percentage. He had a 5–8 record as the starter in 2017. He was named the Curtis Martin Jets Team MVP and the Kyle Clifton "Good Guy" Award winner. 2018 On March 13, 2018, McCown signed a one-year, $10 million contract to remain with the Jets. During training camp and the subsequent preseason, McCown competed with Teddy Bridgewater and rookie Sam Darnold for the starting job. Eventually, Darnold was named the team's starter after Bridgewater was traded to the New Orleans Saints, solidifying McCown's role as the primary backup going into the 2018 season. With Darnold inactive due to a right foot injury, McCown started in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills, where he finished with 135 passing yards and two interceptions as the Jets lost 10–41. Following a bye week, the Jets played against the New England Patriots in Week 12, where McCown finished with 276 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception as the Jets lost 13–27. During Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, McCown finished with 128 passing yards and an interception as the Jets lost 22–26. Darnold returned from his injury and started the remainder of the 2018 season for the Jets. Philadelphia Eagles McCown had previously announced his retirement and was subsequently hired by ESPN as an NFL analyst. However, on August 17, 2019, McCown signed with the Philadelphia Eagles following injuries to the team's backup quarterbacks, Nate Sudfeld and Cody Kessler. In Week 2, against the Atlanta Falcons, McCown briefly came into the game to relieve an injured Carson Wentz for a few plays. In Week 14, against the New York Giants, McCown almost entered the game as a