Bryan Braman, known for his energy on the field and locker room fire, has died at 38. The former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and special teams standout passed away after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the team announced Thursday.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bryan Braman,” the Eagles said in a statement. “He was a loyal teammate, a community supporter, and a key part of our Super Bowl LII-winning team. But above all, he was a devoted father who loved deeply and brought light to those around him.”
Braman, initially signed by the Houston Texans in 2011 as an undrafted free agent, spent seven seasons in the NFL. He made a name for himself not by flashy stats, but by doing the gritty work on special teams. After three years with the Texans, he joined the Eagles for four more seasons and was part of the legendary team that beat the New England Patriots 41-33 to win Philly’s first-ever Super Bowl in 2018.
His final NFL game was that Super Bowl — and it wasn’t just about what he did on the field. Braman delivered a fiery speech in the locker room that amped up his teammates before they stepped onto the biggest stage in football.
In total, Braman played 97 games, recording 56 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two fumble recoveries — not huge numbers, but his impact went far beyond the stat sheet.
With input from The AP News
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