Dolphins trade QB McCown to Panthers

MIAMI (TICKER) —The Miami Dolphins traded quarterback Josh McCown to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick on Friday.

Prior to Chad Pennington’s arrival, McCown was in the mix to become the starter under center for the Dolphins, who will attempt to rebound from a dismal 1-15 season.

The 29-year-old McCown passed for 1,151 yards and 10 touchdowns with 11 interceptions in 2007 with the Oakland Raiders. The seven-year veteran has thrown 35 touchdowns and 40 interceptions in 44 career games with the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions and Raiders.