Known for his fearless game style and special team performances, Braman has left his mark in the football league for seven seasons.
Bryan Braman, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion with Philadelphia Eagles, died at the age of 38. The news was confirmed by his agent, Sean Stellato, who highlighted the “big heart” and the “inspiring spirit” of the former Linebacker.
Braman fought a very rare cancer, diagnosed in February this year. A fundraising page was created to help with medical expenses, which gathered more than $ 88,000.
Among the donors was JJ Watt, also former colleague in the Houston Texans, which contributed $ 10,000. Braman’s last season at NFL was in 2017, the year that won the Super Bowl with the Eagles and since then was no longer covered by league health insurance, which only prevails for five years after the renovation.
A native of Texas, Braman arrived at NFL in 2011 as a free player after passages at several universities. Became known for its fearless play style and performances on special teams, including punts and high risk moves, like a tackle Made without a helmet.
One of the most striking moments of your career happened in playoffs From the time of the Super Bowl. After making a mistake that favored the Atlanta Falcons, Braman redeemed himself with a decisive move that changed the direction of the meeting. The Eagles won this match and would eventually win the title against the New England Patriots.
I described the seven seasons at NFL, the Super Bowl victory and its two daughters, Blakely and Marlowe, as “the three greatest achievements of my life.”
