Hall of Fame quarterback Jurgensen dies at 91

ESPN News Services

Feb 6, 2026, 10:45 AM ET

Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who has held franchise passing records for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders for more than five decades, has died at the age of 91.

Jurgensen’s family announced his death in a statement released by the Commanders on Friday.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Sonny Jurgensen,” the family said. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and accomplishments on the field, marked not only by a golden arm, but also a fearless spirit

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