Bryan Braman, a key particular groups participant for the Philadelphia Eagles’ first Tremendous Bowl championship workforce, has died from a uncommon and aggressive type of most cancers. He was 38.
Braman was identified earlier this 12 months and had a number of surgical procedures in latest months in an try and deal with the sickness. He died Thursday, based on an announcement issued by the workforce.
“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of Bryan Braman,” the workforce stated.
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“Throughout his 4 seasons in Philadelphia, Bryan was a loyal teammate, a supporter of the group, and a beneficial member of our Tremendous Bowl LII-winning workforce.
Bryan Braman shares a particular second along with his youngsters with the Tremendous Bowl trophy. Getty
“Extra importantly, he was a loyal father who passionately beloved his household and everybody round him. We lengthen our deepest condolences to Bryan’s household and all who’re grieving his loss throughout this tough time.”
His agent Sean Stellato informed NBC: “It is exhausting. I really feel like I misplaced my firstborn. This child, he gave me his mattress each time I got here to Philadelphia.
“He would threaten me if I did not stick with him. That is how unselfish he was and the way beneficiant he was. That is one thing I will at all times cherish. My coronary heart hurts at present.”
The Texans additionally posted a tribute to Braman, writing on X: “We’re deeply saddened to listen to concerning the passing of Bryan Braman. Our ideas and prayers exit to the Braman household throughout this tough time.”
Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Texans in 2011, Braman performed seven seasons within the NFL.
He spent his first three in Houston and final 4 in Philadelphia. The Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33 to win the franchise’s first Tremendous Bowl in Braman’s closing recreation on February 4, 2018. He gave a fiery speech within the locker room earlier than that recreation.
Braman had 56 tackles, one and a half sacks and two fumble recoveries in 97 profession video games.
