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Brigance played in the league from 1996 to 2002.He spent time with the Ravens, Miami Dolphins, St.
Louis Rams and New England Patriots.He played 16 games for Baltimore in 2000 as the team went on to demolish the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.ZERO BS.
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DOWNLOAD NOW!O.J.Brigance of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates during Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., on Jan.
28, 2001.(Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J.
Brigance," Ravens team owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement."O.J.
was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.He was a vibrant person who became one of the first Ravens heroes with his passionate play, including the first tackle in the 2000 Super Bowl."Known for his big smile and welcoming nature, it was easy to feel a special connection with O.J.
from the moment you met him.His infectious smile and the inspirational way he lived and played endeared him to everyone he touched, both inside our building and across this city."Brigance was diagnosed with ALS in 2007 and started a foundation to help ALS research.
His activism in the ALS research field landed him the 2016 NCAA Inspiration Award.O.J.Brigance, former linebacker and current director of player development for the Baltimore Ravens, sits near the NFL team's Vince Lombardi Trophy from the 2001 Super Bowl at the Ravens practice facility in Owings Mills, Md., on Sept.
5, 2012.(AP Photo/Steve Ruark)"This is a tremendously sad day for Baltimore.
O.J.will be remembered for his service to our community, to the Ravens and to the fight to find a cure for ALS," Bisciotti continued.
"With heavy hearts, the Ravens organization extends our deepest condolences to Chanda and the entire Brigance family.We are saddened by this loss, and O.J.’s spirit will remain part of this community forever."SIGN UP T...