Overview

• Oliver Gibson’s family and the University of Notre Dame confirmed his death at age 53.
• A fourth-round pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, Gibson played nine seasons with the Steelers and Bengals, appearing in 133 games and recording 243 tackles and 17.5 sacks.
• The Notre Dame football program issued an official statement offering condolences to Gibson’s family and friends.
• Former NFL teammates such as Chad Johnson and Willie Anderson paid tribute on social media, recalling Gibson’s leadership and camaraderie.
• After retiring, Gibson returned to his alma mater as head football coach at Romeoville High School in Illinois, mentoring local athletes.