Former Baltimore Ravens player O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the team and later battled ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), has died at age 56. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
Brigance won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000 and later served as the team's director of player development. He was diagnosed with ALS in 2007 but continued working with the team, testifying against a right-to-die bill before Maryland lawmakers in 2015.
Brigance attended the Ravens' Super Bowl victory celebration in 2013. In 2017, he was senior advisor to player engagement. No official statement has been made about his death, but his family and team are mourning.