O.J. Brigance, Former Ravens Player and Super Bowl Champion, Dies at 56
O.J. Brigance, a former Baltimore Ravens player who won a Super Bowl and later battled ALS, has passed away at the age of 56. The news was reported by The Avenue News.
Baltimore, MD, August 18, 2026 —
O.J. Brigance, a former player for the Baltimore Ravens who was part of the team’s Super Bowl XXXV championship, has passed away at the age of 56.
Brigance’s passing was reported by The Avenue News.
During his NFL career, Brigance played as a linebacker. He was a member of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens team that secured a victory in Super Bowl XXXV. After his playing career, Brigance was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Brigance became an advocate for ALS awareness and research following his diagnosis. His battle with the disease brought attention to the challenges faced by individuals with ALS and the importance of continued medical research.
The circumstances surrounding his passing were not detailed in the provided summary.
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