NFL Legend Dead At 56

O.J. Brigance, the former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and a longtime franchise advisor focused on player engagement, has died at 56. The Ravens announced his passing Monday, nearly 19 years after he was diagnosed with ALS. Brigance won a Super Bowl with Baltimore in 2000 and, over about 20 years, became a source of inspiration for the organization by continuing to fight the disease beyond initial expectations. He received the ALS diagnosis at 37 in 2007, when doctors told him he had about 2–5 years to live. Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said Brigance was a beloved mentor. Brigance recorded the first tackle for the Ravens in the 2001 Super Bowl win over the New York Giants.