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Craig Morton, former quarterback for Cowboys and Broncos, dies at 83

NPR News · May 12, 2026, 6:02 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83.

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