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Seahawks Coach Honors Late Ravens Icon Brigance
27 Aug
Summary
- Ravens players will wear a helmet decal honoring O.J. Brigance in 2026.
- Mike Macdonald, Seahawks head coach, shared Brigance's impact with his team.
- Brigance's resilience and positivity inspired many beyond the Ravens.
The Baltimore Ravens will honor the memory of O.J. Brigance, a beloved former player and executive, by displaying a helmet decal during the 2026 season. Brigance, who passed away this month at 56 after a 19-year struggle with ALS, was a Super Bowl XXXV champion and a significant figure in the franchise's history.
His impact transcended the football field. Mike Macdonald, the current head coach of the Seattle Seahawks and former Ravens defensive coordinator, recently spoke to his team about Brigance's profound influence. Macdonald shared Brigance's legacy of resilience, positivity, and perspective.
Brigance's courage remained evident even after his ALS diagnosis in 2007, as he continued working for the Ravens and became an NFL inspiration. Macdonald's decision to share Brigance's story with the Seahawks emphasizes that his influence extends far beyond Baltimore.
The Ravens' helmet decal is a tribute, but Brigance's true legacy lies in the enduring lessons he imparted to those he inspired, like Macdonald, who continues to share them years later.
