
Joey Browner, the legendary Minnesota Vikings safety passed away on March 28, 2026. The Ring of Honour member was 65 years old at the time of his death. His NFL team announced his death, with no mention of the cause. Joey’s fans have expressed their grief regarding the unexpected happening and offered condolences to his family. Joey was part of one of the most prolific families in football history, with three of his brothers making it to the NFL, just like him. Notably, all of them have passed away before Joey.
How many brothers did Joey Browner have?

Vikings star, Joey Browner, had five brothers, all of whom were exceptional athletes, each earning high school All-American honours and playing major college football. Having siblings with similar interests and career goals is very rare; however, it was the reality for the brothers. Four out of the six, Ross, Jimmie, Keith and the late, Joey played in the National Football League (NFL). The other two made their mark in college football. Thus, football was a part of their growing up, and all the siblings attempted to build a career in the sport.















