Former New York Jets Quarterback Browning Nagle Dies at 57 After Cancer Journey

Browning Nagle in 1991 Credit: George Gojkovich/Getty NEED TO KNOW Browning Nagle, who died at 57, was a standout quarterback at Louisville, earning MVP honors in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl He was drafted by the Jets in 1991 and later played for the Colts and Falcons Nagle transitioned to a career in medical sales and was remembered fondly by teammates and coaches Former New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle has died. The athlete, who had colon cancer, was 57. Louisville Football announced the news on Friday, April 10, writing in a social media post that Nagle's "leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program.

" "We are saddened by the passing of Browning Nagle, former Fiesta Bowl MVP quarterback and Louisville great," Louisville Football wrote in a statement on X . "... Our thoughts are with his loved ones and teammates during this difficult time.

" Born in Philadelphia, Nagle built a career in medical sales outside of football and raised a family with his wife in Louisville, Ky. , after the end of his pro football career. Nagle during a 1992 game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium.

Credit: Owen C. Shaw/Getty During his time with the Louisville Cardinals, he threw for 4,653 yards and 32 touchdowns over two seasons as a starter, per ESPN . During the Cardinals' 1991 win over Alabama at the Fiesta Bowl, he posted a school-record 451 yards and three touchdowns and received Offensive Player of the Game honors.