O.J. Brigance: Legacy of Grit and Hope | NFL News

O.J. Brigance, the inspirational former Ravens player and ALS advocate who defied grim prognoses for over a decade, has passed away at 56. Diagnosed at 38, he turned his battle into a beacon of hope—making history as the only player to win both a Super Bowl and Grey Cup for the same city. Even as ALS silenced his voice and mobility, he remained a guiding force for the Ravens, using tech to connect with players and inspire millions. Co-founder of the Brigance Brigade Foundation, he raised millions for ALS families while radiating unwavering optimism. His legacy is one of grit, love, and quiet heroism—a true testament to living each day with purpose. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c93205b41f766e32