Former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle dies of colon cancer at age 57
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Key Points:
- Browning Nagle, former NFL quarterback and 1991 Jets second-round draft pick, has died of colon cancer at age 57.
- Nagle was selected 34th overall in the 1991 NFL draft, one pick after Brett Favre, with the Jets hoping he would become their long-term starting quarterback.
- He was highly regarded for his college career at Louisville, where he was MVP of the 1991 Fiesta Bowl victory over Alabama.
- Despite his college success, Nagle's NFL career was less impactful, playing six seasons with the Jets, Colts, and Falcons, starting 14 games with eight touchdowns and 20 interceptions.
- Louisville football expressed condolences, highlighting Nagle's leadership and lasting influence on their program.
