Former Jets QB Browning Nagle dies at 57 after colon cancer battle
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Former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle, a standout for Louisville in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, has died, his alma mater announced Friday. He was 57 years old.
Nagle was diagnosed with colon cancer earlier this year.
He made his professional football debut in 1991 after the New York Jets selected the strong-armed quarterback in the second round. Nagle saw limited action during his rookie season, throwing only one pass, but moved into the starting role in 1992.
Nagle finished his time as the Jets’ starter with a 3-10 record and seven touchdown passes.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Browning Nagle warms up before the Falcons’ 21-20 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida, December 3, 1995. (Scott Halleran/Allsport)
1988 NFL MVP Boomer Esiason was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Jets in 1993, and Nagle was relegated to a backup role. Nagle joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1994 before ending his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons.
Nagle has long been linked to Brett Favre, whom the Jets targeted in the 1991 NFL Draft. After failing to make a trade, New York selected Nagle after Atlanta took Favre one pick ago with the 33rd overall pick.
New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle stands on the sideline during a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1993. (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Months before entering the NFL, Nagle etched his name in college football lore by throwing for 451 yards and three touchdowns in Louisville’s upset win over Alabama in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl.
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“We are saddened by the passing of former Fiesta Bowl MVP quarterback and Louisville great Browning Nagle,” the Louisville football program said. he said in a statement.
“His leadership on the field and passion for the game left a lasting mark on our program.
New York Jets quarterback Browning Nagle throws a pass to the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on September 6, 1992. (Gin Ellis/Getty Images)
“Our thoughts are with his loved ones and teammates during this difficult time.”
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After leaving the NFL, Nagle pitched in the Arena League. After hanging up his cleats, Nagle pursued a career in medical sales.
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