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Oliver Gibson, DT Who Played Nine NFL Seasons for Bengals and Steelers, Dies at 53

  • Oliver Gibson, a former Notre Dame and NFL defensive tackle, died at age 53, as announced early Monday by his family.
  • Gibson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft and later signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1999.
  • He played nine NFL seasons, mostly as a backup with the Steelers before becoming a full-time starter for the Bengals from 1999 to 2002, starting 57 consecutive games.
  • Gibson recorded 243 tackles, 17.5 sacks, 37 tackles for loss, 10 passes defended, one interception, and three fumble recoveries during his NFL career, according to Pro Football Reference.
  • In 2014, after retiring, Gibson moved back to his hometown of Romeoville, Illinois, where he took on the role of leading the football program at his former high school and also contributed as an assistant coach for the basketball team.
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Cincinnati Enquirer broke the news in Cincinnati, United States on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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