Former Texans, Eagles LB Bryan Braman dies at age 38
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Former Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman died Thursday after seeking treatment this year for a rare, aggressive form of cancer, according to his agent. He was 38.
Braman had undergone multiple surgeries during treatment in Seattle, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help him with expenses. Braman had been diagnosed with cancer in February.
Agent Sean Stellato confirmed Braman's death Thursday, noting that Braman had two daughters, ages 11 and 8.
The GoFundMe for Braman raised more than $88,000, with former Texans star J.J. Watt giving $10,000 and other former teammates also contributing.
"Rest in Peace brother," Watt wrote on social media. "Gone far too soon."
Braman played seven seasons in the NFL, from 2011 to 2017.
He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles after joining the team for the playoffs,
blocking a punt in the divisional round. The Super Bowl LII victory was
Braman's final NFL game.
He played defensive end for seven seasons in the National
Football League (NFL) with the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles and New
Orleans Saints. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent
in 2011. Braman played college football for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes
after transferring from Long Beach City College (LBCC). He played one season
for the Idaho Vandals out of high school before enrolling at LBCC.
Braman became a fan favorite on the Texans' special teams
unit during the 2011 season. In the season finale against the Tennessee Titans,
he tackled punt returner Marc Mariani head-to-head without a helmet on. In
2012, he was a Pro Bowl alternate.
On December 12, 2017, Braman was signed by the Eagles. In
the Divisional Round against the Atlanta Falcons, Braman blocked a punt from
Falcons punter Matt Bosher in the 15–10 win. The Eagles reached Super Bowl LII
where they defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 with Braman recording one
tackle.
Career history
Houston Texans (2011–2013)
Philadelphia Eagles (2014–2016)
New Orleans Saints (2017)
Philadelphia Eagles (2017)
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