This Friday, February 6, 2026, the passing of the former Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Sonny Jurgensen was announced at the age of 91.
The Commanders shared the news through a statement on their social media channels, where they expressed:
His legacy will remain an indelible part of the city he loved and the family he built.
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 greats in Canton.
Sonny Jurgensen’s arrival in the NFL
It was in 1957 when Sonny Jurgensen arrived on NFL fields after being selected in the fourth round of that year’s draft. The Philadelphia Eagles were the team that chose him.
However, he had to wait a few years before earning his opportunity as a starting quarterback. It was not until the 1961 season that he began to showcase his talent on professional grids, and from that moment on, the legend started to grow.
He spent seven seasons in Philadelphia, where he threw for 9,639 yards, ranking at that time as the ninth player in team history in passing yards. He complemented that total with 76 touchdown passes.
Unfortunately, he also holds the record for the most interceptions thrown in a single season, with 26, a mark set in 1962.
Sonny Jurgensen’s move to the Washington Redskins at the time
By 1964, the Eagles decided it was time to make a change with their quarterback and traded him to an NFC East rival, the Washington Redskins, as they were known at the time.
That is where he would truly display his full talent. Jurgensen spent eleven seasons with Washington, and it was there that he enjoyed his best years.
- 22,585 passing yards, the second most in franchise history
- 179 touchdowns
Jurgensen was selected to five Pro Bowls and was also named a first-team All-Pro twice.
His induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame came in 1983. After retiring, he remained closely connected to the sport he loved. He served as a color analyst for Washington for 38 years before stepping away in August 2018.
Today he rests in peace, and surely, wherever his soul may be, he will be watching and enjoying Super Bowl LX, set to be played this Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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