Former Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Lineman Passes Away

Oliver Gibson was 53 years old.

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals defensive tackle Oliver Gibson has passed away at the age of 53.

Gibson spent five seasons with the Bengals (1999-2003). He started 57-straight games from 1999-2002 after signing with Cincinnati in free agency in March of 1999.

Gibson compiled 201 tackles (37 for loss), 12 sacks and 10 passes defensed in 73 career games with Cincinnati.

He was taken by the Steelers in the fourth-round (120th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He spent four seasons in Pittsburgh, before signing with Cincinnati.

After his playing days, Gibson got into coaching at the high school level. He was named head football coach at his alma mater, Romeoville High School, which is 32 miles from downtown Chicago.

Bengals legend Chad Johnson reacted to the news below:

R.I.P Oliver Gibson “OG” 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/8eMFcr7ygl

— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) June 29, 2025

Losing our brother Oliver Gibson is 💔. OG exemplified, “Teammates are forever!” He always stayed in touched, made sure guys were alright & consistently scheduled reunions. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Gibson family. OG will never be forgotten, he impacted so many of us.🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/4ECpbxlp9b

— Holtz's Heroes Foundation (@HoltzHeroes) June 29, 2025

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