Brad Dusek

John Bradley Dusek (December 13, 1950 – June 10, 2024) was an American professional football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 to 1981. He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life Dusek was born in Longview, Texas, in 1950. His father and older brother played gridiron football for Temple High School in Temple, Texas, and the former for Texas A&M University.

Career Dusek attended Temple High School and played for its football team as a quarterback and safety. as a fullback in its wishbone offense. He was named to the 1971 All-Southwest Conference football team and was the Aggies' team captain in 1972. They traded him to the Washington Redskins for Donnell Smith, with whom he played 114 games from 1974 to 1981, 97 as a starter. He had 16 fumble recoveries (including three returned for touchdowns), 14 sacks, four interceptions and three touchdowns.

Later life Dusek had four children. After football, he built homes.

Dusek was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in September 2018 and declared an "ALS Hero" in 2020 by the Texas Chapter of the ALS Association.