Joey Browner, the Minnesota Vikings legend who played as a safety for the franchise from 1983 to 1991, earning six Pro Bowl selections, has passed away. The Vikings confirmed Browner's passing with a statement on Sunday. Browner was 65 years old.
The Vikings are mourning the loss of Ring of Honor Safety Joey Browner, a 6-time Pro Bowler and 4-time 1st Team All-Pro, who was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team and a part of the 50 Greatest Vikings announced in 2010.
Browner played 145 total games in the NFL with 117 starts, recording 37 career interceptions for 465 yards and three touchdowns, ranking fifth in Vikings history for picks, along with 9.5 sacks and four defensive touchdowns.
Though his cause of death was not announced, reports note that he was suffering from some illness as the Vikings organized a fundraiser for Browner's “some serious health issues.”
