The timing places McNabb and his co-hosts right in the middle of the Eagles’ season discussions, as the team begins its 2026 regular season at home against the Washington Commanders on September 13. The first episode of Philadelphia Eagles Collective will air two days after that game, ahead of the Eagles’ trip to face the Tennessee Titans on September 20.
For Eagles fans, the significance goes beyond McNabb’s transition into sports media. He remains a prominent voice since ending his playing career, and the new show will devote itself specifically to the team he once led.
Donovan McNabb’s experience as a quarterback in Philadelphia gives the new program a distinctive perspective. He played for the Eagles from 1999 through 2009 after they selected him No. 2 overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. McNabb led the team to five NFC Championship Game appearances, five NFC East titles, and Super Bowl XXXIX. The Eagles inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2013 and retired his No. 5 jersey.
During his tenure, McNabb amassed 32,873 passing yards and 216 touchdown passes, both franchise records at the time, and earned six Pro Bowl selections. The team has described him as the winningest quarterback in its history. This history provides the show with a depth of context that goes beyond standard weekly recaps, given the scrutiny and high expectations that accompanied Philadelphia’s quarterback position during his era of sustained contention.
McNabb will be joined by two hosts with different approaches to Eagles coverage. Zach Berman has covered the team since 2012 and writes for The Athletic, with previous stops at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Washington Post, and New York Times. He has also authored books about the franchise, including Underdogs: The Philadelphia Eagles’ Emotional Road to Super Bowl Victory. Thomas Mott has built a sizable digital audience around Eagles coverage, with Eagles-focused YouTube content that has generated more than 34 million views; his programming centers on Philadelphia news, analysis, and reaction.
Philadelphia Eagles Collective will be the 21st program in HMA’s Creator Collective, a network that blends traditional reporters, former players, and digital creators for team-specific discussions. The launch aligns with the Eagles’ high level of fan engagement and media activity, as HMA plans to roll out more shows in the coming year.
The collaboration will offer a blend of reporting and analysis with a player’s-eye perspective, an institutional familiarity from Berman, and Mott’s digital creator insight, all anchored by McNabb’s first-hand experience of playing quarterback in a city known for its intense football culture. By the time the first episode airs on September 15, the Eagles will have already played Week 1 and will be preparing for another game five days later, providing immediate material for discussion.
Fans are encouraged to follow ongoing coverage and updates as the show unfolds throughout the season.
