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Bryan Braman, who helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl in the 2017 season, has died at the age of 38.
Braman’s agent said the linebacker, who also played for the Houston Texans, had died on Thursday. He is survived by his two daughters, Blakely and Marlowe, aged 11 and eight. He once described his seven NFL seasons, his Super Bowl win and his daughters as “the three greatest accomplishments in my life”.
According to a GoFundMe page set up to help Braman with his medical expenses, he was diagnosed with cancer in February. The page had raised $88,000 and many of his former teammates had given donations, including JJ Watt, who contributed $10,000. Qualified NFL players are eligible for health insurance for five years after they retire. Braman’s final season came in 2017, with the Super Bowl his last ever professional game.
Braman joined the Texans in 2011 as an undrafted free agent after stints with Long Beach City College, Idaho and West Texas A&M in college. He soon established himself on special teams thanks to his fearless play – he once made a tackle despite losing his helmet – and was known for his punt blocking ability. One such highlight came with the Eagles, whom he joined in 2014, during their Super Bowl run when he blocked a punt by the Atlanta Falcons in a tight 15-10 win in the divisional round.
He recorded one tackle in the Super Bowl itself as the Eagles beat the New England Patriots 41-33 to win their first NFL championship since the 1960 season.
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