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 died at the age of 56.
Baltimore, MD, August 18, 2026 —
O.J. Brigance, a former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens who was part of the team’s Super Bowl XXXV championship squad, has died. He was 56.
Brigance was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2007. He had been living with the progressive neurodegenerative disease for many years.
During his NFL career, Brigance played for the Ravens from 1996 to 1999. He was a key member of the defense that helped the team secure their Super Bowl victory in January 2001, following the 2000 season. His time with the Ravens also included a period as a special teams coach after his playing career ended.
The Ravens organization has been a supporter of Brigance and his family throughout his battle with ALS. The O.J. Brigance Foundation was established to provide support and resources for individuals and families affected by ALS.
Brigance’s death marks the end of a life that saw significant achievements in professional football and a courageous, long-term fight against a debilitating illness. Further details regarding his passing were not immediately available.
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