The football world is mourning a loss that feels far too soon, as former NFL quarterback Browning Nagle has passed away at the age of 57 from colon cancer, TMZ reports.
Nagle was once one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in college football.
At University of Louisville, he burst onto the scene in 1989, putting up eye-popping numbers and quickly making a name for himself. Over two seasons as a starter, he threw for more than 4,600 yards and 32 touchdowns.
His biggest moment came on a national stage.
Nagle was named MVP of the Fiesta Bowl after leading Louisville to a win over Alabama, a performance that cemented his place in program history.
The New York Jets saw the potential and selected him in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft.
His pro career had its ups and downs.
Nagle started 13 games during his second season with the Jets, then went on to spend time with the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons before continuing his career in arena football.
Even after his NFL days were over, his love for the game never left.
In recent years, Nagle had been battling colon cancer. Details of his diagnosis timeline were not widely known, but those close to him say he fought it with strength and determination.
Now, the football community is remembering a player who once had the spotlight and never stopped competing.
A standout in college. An NFL quarterback. And a fighter to the very end.
