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Ravens Honor O.J. Brigance After ALS Death

8/19/2026

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Brigance Dies

O.J. Brigance died on August 17, 2026, at age 56 after a 19-year ALS battle.
He won Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001 and made the game’s first tackle on the opening kickoff.
He and his wife Chanda founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation in 2008, raising over $1 million for ALS families.
He is the only player to win both a CFL Grey Cup (1995) and a Super Bowl for Baltimore.

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Ravens Mourn Brigance

The Ravens announced joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings after Brigance’s death, keeping the season schedule on track.
Defensive line coach Jesse Minter said Brigance first emailed him when he was hired, showing personal mentorship beyond the field.
The organization issued a public mourning statement in which coaches and players shared memories that highlighted his influence on team morale and the franchise’s culture of resilience.

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Brigance Dies

O.J. Brigance died on August 17, 2026, at age 56 after a 19-year ALS battle.
He won Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001 and made the game’s first tackle on the opening kickoff.
He and his wife Chanda founded the Brigance Brigade Foundation in 2008, raising over $1 million for ALS families.
He is the only player to win both a CFL Grey Cup (1995) and a Super Bowl for Baltimore.

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