O.J. Brigance, former Ravens player and executive, dies at 56
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
O.J. Brigance, the former linebacker and executive for the Baltimore Ravens, died on August 17, 2026, at the age of 56 after a 19-year battle with ALS. The Ravens announced his death, describing Brigance as a beloved legend and mentor who had a significant impact on his community. He played a key role in the Ravens' Super Bowl XXXV victory and transitioned to a front-office role after his playing career. Brigance co-founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation to support ALS patients. The Ravens' organization extended condolences to his family, highlighting his inspirational legacy.
- •Brigance battled ALS for 19 years before his death.
- •He recorded the first tackle in Super Bowl XXXV.
- •The Ravens honored his legacy as a mentor and leader.
- •He co-founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation to aid ALS patients.
- •Brigance was recognized for his contributions to player development.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — O.J. Brigance, Ravens Super Bowl champion, dies after battle with ALS
- 9:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens mourn the death of franchise great O.J. Brigance at 56
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Former Ravens player/executive O.J. Brigance dies at 56 after long ALS battle
"O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. The Ravens announced Brigance's death on Monday. “We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement.
"The Ravens announced the death of O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl champion and beloved executive who battled ALS for 19 years. He was 56.
"O.J. Brigance, a member of the Ravens' Super Bowl 35-winning team has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with ALS.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:35 PMO.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before battling ALS, dies at age 56
O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. The Ravens announced Brigance's death on Monday. “We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:32 PMO.J. Brigance, Ravens Super Bowl champion, dies after battle with ALS
O.J. Brigance, a member of the Ravens' Super Bowl 35-winning team has died at the age of 56 after a long battle with ALS.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:57 PMRavens mourn the death of franchise great O.J. Brigance at 56
The Ravens announced the death of O.J. Brigance, a Super Bowl champion and beloved executive who battled ALS for 19 years. He was 56.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:56 PMFormer Ravens player/executive O.J. Brigance dies at 56 after long ALS battle
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