Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman, a Super Bowl LII champion with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at the age of 38 after a months-long battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, his agent confirmed.
Braman passed away on Thursday, July 17, in his hometown of Spokane, Washington, following intensive treatment that began earlier this year. Diagnosed in February, Braman underwent a 12-week treatment regimen in Seattle that included multiple surgeries and a specialized CAR-T cell therapy, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by William Jones. Despite early signs of progress, the cancer began to spread rapidly, eventually growing around his vital organs and limiting further chemotherapy options due to his weakened immunity.
Braman entered the NFL in 2011 as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans, playing three seasons before joining the Eagles. Known for his intensity and contributions on special teams, he spent four seasons in Philadelphia and played his final NFL game during the Eagles’ historic 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Braman made a crucial late-game tackle on a trick kickoff return, a play that helped seal the win.
His agent, Sean Stellato, remembered Braman as a passionate and selfless individual. “Bryan had a heart as big as his body,” Stellato told NBC affiliate KPRC. “He was genuine, motivating, and a true warrior.”
Tributes poured in from former teammates including JJ Watt and Emmanuel Acho, who recalled Braman’s resilience and spirit. The Eagles also issued a statement praising his contributions on and off the field.
Braman is survived by his two daughters, Blakely, 11, and Marlowe, 8, along with his mother and sister. He once said his greatest accomplishments were “winning a Super Bowl and being a father.”
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