Former Detroit Lions player dies from brain cancer at 35: ‘Fought an incredible fight’

Jose Juarez

Posted Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 am

Brian Linder (via syracuse.com)

Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern (2) runs the ball out of the end zone as Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny (35) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern died this week after a battle with brain cancer.

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