Former Jets Quarterback Dies at 57

Published: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:49 pm

Former NFL Quarterback Browning Nagle Dies at 57

Former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle has passed away at the age of 57. Nagle, who played five seasons in the league, was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1991 draft. His career included stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons.

Nagle's most prominent season came in 1992 with the Jets, where he started 14 games. During that season, he completed 192 of 387 passes for 2,280 yards, seven touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. He also experienced 27 sacks for a loss of 215 yards. The Jets' record in his starts that year was 3-10.

After his time with the Jets, Nagle joined the Colts as a backup quarterback in 1994, appearing in a single game. He then signed with the Falcons before the 1995 season, playing in five games, all in 1996.

Prior to his NFL career, Nagle was a standout quarterback at the University of Louisville. He led the Cardinals to a notable victory in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl, where he threw for 451 yards. During his college career, he threw for 4,653 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Nagle's NFL career statistics include 2,489 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and 20 interceptions on 213 of 437 attempts. He was sacked 36 times during his career.

BNN's Perspective:

The passing of Browning Nagle serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of professional sports careers. While his NFL tenure was relatively short, his impact on the University of Louisville program and his brief time as a starting quarterback in the NFL are part of the sport's history. It's a moment to reflect on the careers of those who played the game and the memories they created.

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