Former Jets QB Browning Nagle dies at 57 following cancer battle
NEW YORK — Former Jets quarterback Browning Nagle has died following a battle with colon cancer. He was 57. “We are saddened by the passing of Browning Nagle, former Fiesta Bowl MVP quarterback and Louisville great,” Louisville’s football account said in a statement on X.
“His leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program. “Our thoughts are with his loved ...
NEW YORK — Former Jets quarterback Browning Nagle has died following a battle with colon cancer. He was 57. “We are saddened by the passing of Browning Nagle, former Fiesta Bowl MVP quarterback and Louisville great,” Louisville’s football account said in a statement on X.
“His leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones and teammates during this difficult time. ” Gang Green selected Nagle in the second round of the 1991 NFL draft, 34th overall, one spot after the Falcons drafted future Hall of Famer Brett Favre.
Nagle passed for 4,653 yards, 32 touchdowns and 21 interceptions during his three seasons (1988-90) at Louisville. He led the Cardinals to a 34-7 win over Alabama in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, where he finished with 451 passing yards and three touchdowns. Nagle shared the Fiesta Bowl’s Most Valuable Player award with teammate Ray Buchanan.