Former Jets, Louisville QB Browning Nagle dies at age 57
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Key Points:
- Browning Nagle, former New York Jets quarterback and 1991 Fiesta Bowl MVP, died at 57 after battling colon cancer, Louisville announced.
- Drafted by the Jets in the second round in 1991, Nagle started in 1992 but struggled with a 3-10 record, 17 interceptions, and 7 touchdowns, eventually replaced by Boomer Esiason.
- Nagle was famously linked to Brett Favre, as the Jets initially sought to draft Favre but selected Nagle when Favre was picked one spot earlier by the Falcons.
- After his NFL career, Nagle played in the Arena League and later worked in medical sales; he was known for his strong arm and leadership during his college years at Louisville.
- Louisville football expressed condolences, highlighting Nagle’s impact on their program and remembering his passion for the game.
