Mike Macdonald honors O.J. Brigance on Hard Knocks tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald paid tribute to his late mentor O.J. Brigance on HBO's Hard Knocks. Brigance, a former linebacker and Ravens director of player development, passed away last week after a long battle with ALS. During the emotional segment, Macdonald expressed his gratitude for Brigance's influence in his life and urged his team to honor his memory by embracing one another and having a great day. The tribute highlighted Brigance's lasting impact on Macdonald and the Seahawks organization.
- •Macdonald remembers Brigance as a mentor and friend.
- •Brigance died after a 19-year battle with ALS.
- •The tribute was featured in a recent episode of Hard Knocks.
- •Macdonald encouraged his team to honor Brigance by supporting one another.
- •Brigance was a Super Bowl champion with the Ravens in 2000.
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald remembered late mentor O.J. Brigance on Hard Knocks with emotional tribute
"Mike Macdonald was choked up remembering his late friend O.J. Brigance.
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