Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern dies at 35

Kasey Redfern, a former NFL punter who played for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons, has died at the age of 35. The Spartanburg County Coroner's Office in South Carolina confirmed they were notified of his passing.

Redfern had been battling central nervous system lymphoma since his diagnosis in May 2023, following the discovery of a brain tumor. His wife, Lauryl, previously shared that he had transitioned to hospice care after experiencing significant cognitive decline and physical health deterioration over the summer.

Redfern played college football at Wofford from 2010 to 2013. His professional career included stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Atlanta Falcons. He appeared in four NFL regular-season games during his career.