Eagles Saddened By Death Of Super Bowl Champion originally appeared on The Spun.
The Philadelphia Eagles are saddened by the passing of a 38-year-old former Super Bowl champion on Thursday.
Bryan Braman, a former NFL linebacker who played for the Eagles and Texas, died on Thursday. He had been diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. The former NFL linebacker had undergone multiple surgeries while receiving treatment in Seattle, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help his family cover expenses.
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The former NFL player’s agent, Sean Stellato, confirmed his passing on Thursday.
“Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body,” Stellato told KPRC 2 in Houston. “His spirit was so motivating. He was so real and genuine with everybody. That made him special.
“It’s hard. I feel like I lost my firstborn. This kid, he gave me his bed every time I came to Philadelphia. He would threaten me if I didn’t stay with him. That’s something I’ll always cherish. My heart hurts today.”
Braman played in the NFL rom 2011-17.
“You look at his journey and beating the odds to make it to the NFL after going undrafted,” Stellato said. “Not only making it, but producing and becoming a world champion, he had a real hard journey. In life, we all run this race. To die at age 38, the game of football and his family are hurting today. He was a staple for what football and underdogs are about.”
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 04: A detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on August 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)Getty
The Eagles released a statement on the former Super Bowl champion’s death on Thursday.
Our thoughts continue to be with the friends and family members of everyone involved.
May the former NFL linebacker rest in peace.
Eagles Saddened By Death Of Super Bowl Champion first appeared on The Spun on Jul 18, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.