O.J. Brigance, a significant figure within the Baltimore Ravens organization, died at the age of 56. Brigance spent his professional career both on the field as a linebacker and in the front office as a senior adviser for player engagement. His death follows a nearly two-decade struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Brigance was a member of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. Following his playing career, he transitioned into a front-office role, where he became a respected mentor to players and staff. His public battle with ALS drew widespread attention within the sports world, as he continued to work for the team despite the physical limitations imposed by the disease. The Ravens organization has acknowledged his passing, noting his contributions to the franchise and his resilience in the face of his diagnosis. No further details regarding memorial services or specific circumstances surrounding his death have been released at this time.