Mikell

Backup Quintin Mikell is an outstanding special-teams player, but isn't viewed as a possible starter at either safety spot.

NFL draft needs: NFC East 2007

"I feel like right now we have a lot of promise," safety Quintin Mikell says.

NFC favorites? McNabb wants to 'finish this thing off in Miami' 2009

Free agent pickup Sean Jones is an option, while Quintin Mikell grows at strong safety.

New focus in Philadelphia for McNabb, still in pursuit of ring 2009

The return set Washington up on the Eagles '41-yard line and a five-yard run by Moss was helped by a 15-yard penalty on Quintin Mikell for a horse collar tackle.

Redskins hang on to defeat Eagles, 17-12 Paul Tenorio 2010

Worst First Quarter: Eagles safety Quintin Mikell had a five minutes to forget, horse collaring Santana Moss on a short run and then getting trucked by Torain on the Redskins 'first touchdown.

Redskins-Eagles, Best and Worst Dan Steinberg 2010

Quintin Mikell intercepted Warner on the next series, but the Eagles went three-and-out.

USATODAY.com 2008

He's still sound at FS but the cast keeps shifting at SS where Sean Considine (shoulder, missed eight games) may no longer be a factor and Quentin Mikell, the nominal starter, really might be Dawkins 'heir and a better fit at FS.

In weak safety crop, Miami's Phillips stands out 2008

Quintin Mikell replaced Sean Considine at strong safety midway through last season.

Closing window: Can McNabb, Eagles take flight for title run? 2008

After Akers '38-yard field goal put Philadelphia ahead with 7: 46 to play, Quintin Mikell's interception return to the San Francisco 7 set up another short field goal.

USATODAY.com 2008

But even he'll probably get more rest this year as Quintin Mikell continues to develop.

McNabb's still the man, but winds of change could blow 2007