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Former Steelers DT Oliver Gibson Dead At 53

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Oliver Gibson, who spent four seasons with the Steelers from 1995-1998, died at the age of 53, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Oliver Gibson, DT who played nine NFL seasons for Bengals and Steelers, dies at 53 https://t.co/G2cTvvsylQ

Gibson, a fourth-round pick of the Steelers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, played in 60 games with the Steelers as a backup, recording 42 tackles and 5.5 career sacks with the Black and Gold.

Following his time with the Steelers, Gibson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals and spent five seasons there from 1999-2003.