Keith Browner Sr., NFL player from a great football family, dies at 63

Keith Browner Sr., NFL player from a great football family, dies at 63

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Keith Browner Sr., a former NFL linebacker and part of a distinguished football family, has passed away at 63. His son, Keith Browner Jr., confirmed that his father likely died of a heart attack. Browner Sr. was a standout at USC and was drafted 30th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1984. He played three seasons with the Buccaneers, followed by brief periods with the Raiders, 49ers, and Chargers.

The Browner family is notable in football history, with four brothers, including Keith, playing in the NFL. His oldest brother, Ross Browner, had a career with the Bengals and Packers, while Joey Browner was a first-round pick for the Vikings. Keith Browner Jr. played for the Texans, continuing the family's NFL legacy. The family credits their success to the support and dedication of their parents.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/authors/michael-david-smithon November 5, 2025
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