Washington Redskins 1987's NFL strike created some opportunities for McEwen, who was one of the replacement players who filled in for the regulars while regular
NFL players were on strike. McEwen played under head coach Joe Gibbs. He was then hired as a regular player and earned a
Super Bowl ring from the Redskins’ 42-10 rout of the
Denver Broncos in
Super Bowl XXII. McEwen earned in 1987 a signing bonus $3,500 and $40,000 minimum for a rookie.
San Diego Chargers After two years with the Redskins, McEwen then spent his last three seasons in San Diego. November 30, 1990 McEwen was placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh injury.
Amsterdam Admirals World League McEwen was selected #41 in the inaugural season of the franchise in the
World League of American Football (WLAF) as
Tight end.
Jamie Martin was the
quarterback who threw McEwen a 22-yard pass for a touchdown ==After football==