Eagles Super Bowl Champion Dies At Age 38

Bryan Braman, a former Philadelphia Eagles player who helped the team win the Super Bowl in 2017, has died from cancer, his agent confirmed to HuffPost.

“Bryan Braman was a pillar of Stellato Sports and a true football brother,” Braman’s agent, Sean Stellato, told HuffPost. “A warrior in every sense ― on the field and in life ― he faced every battle with unshakable grit and heart. His passing leaves a void not only in football but in the spirit of every underdog who ever dared to fight. His legacy will live on in the fight, the spirit, and the love he gave so freely.”

The Eagles shared on social media that they are “deeply saddened” to hear about Braman’s death.

“During his four seasons in Philadelphia, Bryan was a loyal teammate, a supporter of the community, and a valuable member of our Super Bowl LII-winning team,” the Eagles wrote on social media Thursday. “More importantly, he was a devoted father who passionately loved his family and everyone around him. We extend our deepest condolences to Bryan’s family and all who are grieving his loss during this difficult time.”

Braman died Thursday at the age of 38, leaving behind two daughters, Blakely, 11, and Marlowe, 8, and his sister, Marissa, and mom, Tina. He was diagnosed with cancer in February.

Braman also played for the Houston Texans from 2011 to 2013. The Texans wrote on social media that they are “deeply saddened” to hear about Braman’s death.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Braman family during this difficult time,” the Texans wrote.

According to a GoFundMe set up for Braman’s “healing journey,” Braman returned home in June after undergoing CAR-T cell therapy in Seattle.

“Bryan has had to undergo several surgical procedures,” a June update from the GoFundMe reads. “The main problem has been that Bryan has not been able to recover from the procedures because of his lowered immunity due to all of these treatments. By the time he was able to recover so he could continue with the chemo, the cancer has grown [exponentially] faster, and is now growing around his vital organs.”

The updated continued, saying that doctors were concerned because Braman’s chemo treatments were “very limited” and other treatment options weren’t working against the cancer.

“But Bryan has not given up,” the update reads. “He is looking into other trial treatment programs, and is determined to never give up.”