Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman has died from a uncommon type of mind most cancers on the age of 38.
A GoFundMe had been arrange on Braman’s behalf in February to assist offset the prices related along with his remedy, which included a number of surgical procedures. The fundraiser had introduced in additional than $90,000, together with a number of donations from former teammates.
Bryan Braman #50 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates along with his youngsters and the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Tremendous Bowl LII at U.S. Financial institution Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Picture by Patrick Smith/Getty Photos)
“During his four seasons in Philadelphia, Bryan was a loyal teammate, a supporter of the community and a valuable member of our Super Bowl LII-winning team,” The Eagles mentioned in an announcement. “More importantly, he was a devoted father who passionately loved his family and everyone around him.”
Braman is survived by his mom and sister, in addition to two daughters, ages 8 and 11, his agent informed ESPN.
Braman was an Eagle from 2014 to 2018. His final yr in Philadelphia introduced the staff its first Tremendous Bowl title. Previous to that, he performed for the Houston Texans after leaving West Texas A&M College and becoming a member of the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free agent.
Whereas Braman performed protection, he was handiest on particular groups. His shining second got here within the last minutes of Tremendous Bowl LII when he sniffed out a trick play the Patriots had been making an attempt to execute on a kickoff return and shut it down with a decisive sort out.
His loss of life was mourned by a number of of his former teammates, together with Eagles linebacker-turned-sports analyst Emmanuel Acho.
“Rest in Peace brother. Goon far too soon,” mentioned JJ Watt, who performed with Braman in Houston.
In response to ESPN, Braman recorded 1.5 sacks throughout his 101 NFL sport profession and made 56 tackles.
