{
  "id": 3618623,
  "title": "Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald honors O.J. Brigance in heartfelt tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/seahawks-coach-mike-macdonald-honors-o-j-brigance-in-heartfelt-tribute",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T23:49:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-coach-mike-macdonald-honors-234922520.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Head coach Mike Macdonald of the Seattle Seahawks paid tribute to O.J. Brigance, a former linebacker and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, who passed away at 56 after battling ALS for 19 years. Brigance's influence extended far beyond football, as he remained an executive for the Ravens after his diagnosis, inspiring those around him with his resilience and positivity. Macdonald, now at the Seahawks, shared a heartfelt tribute, emphasizing Brigance's impact on both the team and the NFL community. His story serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting legacy left by individuals who leave a mark beyond their time with an organization.",
  "summary": "Former Ravens coach Mike Macdonald honored O.J. Brigance with an emotional tribute, highlighting the lasting impact of the beloved Baltimore legend.",
  "key_points": [
    "Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald honors O.J. Brigance",
    "Former linebacker and Super Bowl champion dies at 56",
    "Macdonald shares heartfelt tribute to Brigance's legacy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}