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Former Dallas Cowboys Player Has Reportedly Died

Former Dallas Cowboys punter Kasey Redfern died Tuesday at age 35 after a prolonged fight against cancer, family members and local officials confirmed.

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 11:53 PM
Former Dallas Cowboys Player Has Reportedly Died
Key Things to Know
  • Former Dallas Cowboys and NFL punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 following a battle with cancer.
  • Redfern was diagnosed in 2023 with a cancerous brain tumor and central nervous system lymphoma.
  • He played in four regular-season NFL games, punting 10 times for 421 yards during his career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Dallas Cowboys punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 following a multi-year battle with cancer, family members and officials confirmed. Redfern was diagnosed in the spring of 2023 with a cancerous brain tumor and central nervous system lymphoma. His passing was confirmed by local officials in South Carolina after his family transitioned him to hospice care in late September.

Redfern entered the NFL in 2014 out of Wofford College and spent time with seven organizations, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, and Dallas Cowboys. Over four career regular-season NFL games, he recorded 10 punts for 421 yards. He is survived by his wife, Lauryl, and their two young sons.

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