Campbell wasn’t told of trade

Published April 4, 2010 4:00am ET



So here’s the way Jason Campbell found out that the Redskins had traded for Donovan McNabb. Shortly after hearing about the trade, within minutes, I called him on the phone. Typically, he doesn’t always answer right away so I figured I’d leave a message. This time, he picked it up after the second or third ring.

From the moment he picked it up, I could tell by his voice that he had not heard. After saying hello, he said he was just leaving from some place. He sounded relaxed.

Me: Did you hear about what happened?

Jason: What?

Me: The Redskins traded for Donovan.

Jason: Really? Ummm… I didn’t know that, man.

Me: I’m sorry I had to be the one who told you. I can’t believe they didn’t tell you.

Jason: No, that’s the first I heard of it. … I’d better go call my agent.

When I called back later, it went to voice mail. His mailbox was full.

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