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NFL Legend Sonny Jurgensen Dies at 91
Hall of Fame quarterback spent 18 seasons in the NFL, including 11 with the Washington Commanders
Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:15pm
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Hall of Fame quarterback Sonny Jurgensen, who spent 11 seasons with the Washington Commanders and seven with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at the age of 91. Jurgensen's family announced his passing in a statement released by the Commanders on Friday, though the cause of death was not disclosed.
Why it matters
Jurgensen was one of the most iconic players in Washington football history, making four Pro Bowls and leading the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns multiple times during his career. He was also a beloved figure in the community, spending 38 seasons as a broadcaster for the team after his playing days ended.
The details
Jurgensen began his career with the Eagles, starting for three seasons and leading the NFL in passing yards in 1961 and 1962. He then spent 11 seasons with the Commanders, making four Pro Bowls and leading the league in passing touchdowns in 1967 with 31. After retiring as a player, Jurgensen spent nearly four decades as a color commentator for the Commanders, becoming a fixture on Washington Sundays for generations of fans.
- Jurgensen began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1957.
- He spent 11 seasons with the Washington Commanders from 1964 to 1974.
- Jurgensen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
- He retired from broadcasting in August 2018 after 38 seasons with the Commanders.
The players
Sonny Jurgensen
A Hall of Fame quarterback who spent 18 seasons in the NFL, including 11 with the Washington Commanders, where he made four Pro Bowls and led the league in passing yards and touchdowns multiple times.
Washington Commanders
The NFL franchise formerly known as the Washington Redskins, for whom Jurgensen played the majority of his career and later worked as a beloved broadcaster for 38 seasons.
What they’re saying
“Sonny Jurgensen is, and always will be, one of the defining legends of Washington football. He was a brilliant leader, Hall of Fame quarterback, and had one of the best arms the game has ever seen. After his career on the field, Sonny's voice became a fixture of Washington Sundays for decades, shaping the way generations of fans experienced the game.”
— Josh Harris, Commanders managing partner
“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.”
— Jurgensen's family
The takeaway
Sonny Jurgensen's legacy as a Hall of Fame quarterback and beloved Washington Commanders broadcaster will endure for generations of fans who grew up watching him dominate on the field and call the games they loved.
