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Bryan Braman, a former NFL linebacker who played for Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans, has died after fighting for a “very rare” cancer, his agent said.
He was 38.
Braman’s agent, Sean Stellato, Espn told Thursday that Braman was dead. The former NFL player had two daughters aged 11 and 8 years.
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Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Bryan Braman, #56, takes the pitch to the start of a game against Washington at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2015. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)
He was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, according to a Gofundme created on his behalf in February. More than $ 88,000 was collected in his name, including $ 10,000 from former Houston Texans star JJ Watt.
The latest update on Fundraiser from last month stated that Braman had undergone “Car-T-cell programming of treatment.” While he originally showed signs of being effective, the organizer of Fundraiser said “the cancer has grown exponentially faster and now growing around his vital bodies.”
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Houston Texans Linebacker Bryan Braman, #50, celebrates a touchdown against Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on December 16, 2012. (Brett Davis-usa Today Sports)
Braman spent most of his seven-year NFL career with Eagles. He helped bring a Super Bowl title to Philadelphia with an upset victory over New England Patriots.
He was signed as a non -drawn free agent in 2011 by the Texans, playing for three seasons. He signed with Eagles in 2014 and went with the team again just before the playoffs in 2017. He continued to register a tackle in their Super Bowl victory.
Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Bryan Braman, #56, against Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, October 26, 2014. (Mark J. Revilas-usa Today Sports)
Braman was a prominent in West Texas A&M before becoming a pro. He played in 97 NFL games from 2011 to 2017, where he recorded 56 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a fumble improvement.
