Ahead of the 1999 season, Gibson signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he became a full-time starter. He started all 48 games over the next three seasons. In 2002, injuries limited him to nine games, and he returned to a reserve role in 2003 -- his final year in the league.

Oliver Gibson, former Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle, has died at the age of 53. The cause of death remains unknown. Known for his reliability on the field and mentorship off it,