Former NFL Punter Kasey Redfern Dies at 35 After Brain Cancer Battle
Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern, who had a stint with the Dallas Cowboys, died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. He was diagnosed in 2023 and passed away on October 13, 2026.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 19, 2026 —
Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern, who had a stint with the Dallas Cowboys, died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2023 and died on October 13, 2026.
The information provided identifies Redfern as a former NFL punter but does not give further details about his playing career, including the dates of his time with Dallas or other teams for which he may have played. It also does not specify the type of brain cancer or provide details about his treatment.
No information was provided about where Redfern died, whether he had family members or representatives who issued a statement, or any public plans to commemorate him. The circumstances surrounding his death beyond the reported brain cancer battle were not described.
Redfern was 35. The account places his diagnosis in 2023 and his death on October 13, 2026, but provides no additional timeline of his illness. It also does not include details about his life outside football or his career after his stint with the Cowboys.
With those details unavailable, the reported account is limited to Redfern’s role as a former NFL punter, his connection to the Dallas Cowboys, his 2023 brain cancer diagnosis and his death at age 35. No further biographical or medical information was included.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Linder on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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