by: Daniel Hager 11 hours ago DanielHagerOn3
The Washington Commanders have announced the passing of Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen . He was 91 years old.
Jurgensen played 18 NFL seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. He was named a two-time First Team All-Pro, a two-time Second Team All-Pro, and a five-time Pro Bowler. Jurgensen was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983 and led the Eagles to a victory in the 1960 NFL Championship Game.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 6, 2026
“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, Sonny Jurgensen,” the family said in a statement. “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 and intellect that earned him a place among the legends in Canton.
“But to those of us who knew him beyond the stadium lights, he was the steady, humorous, and deeply loving heart of our family. He lived with deep appreciation for the teammates, colleagues, and friends he met along the way. While he has taken his final snap, his legacy will remain an indelible part of the city he loved and the family he built.
“We are comforted by the knowledge that he brought joy to so many. This weekend as we enjoy the game that he loved so much, join us and raise a glass, share a story and a smile, as we celebrate the extraordinary life of a man who was, to us, the greatest of all time.”