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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champ LB Dead At 38
The Philadelphia Eagles have been able to win two Super Bowls in the past eight seasons, each with different head coaches. While some parts of the team haven't changed, like general manager Howie Roseman, many players on the Eagles roster have since come and gone. Yet, Super Bowl winners remain champions forever, and that remains true for former Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman, who helped Philadelphia win the Lombardi Trophy in 2017. Unfortunately, Braman recently passed away due to a rare and aggressive form of cancer that he had only just been diagnosed with in February. His GoFundMe page, which had raised over $89,000 for Braman's various medical expenses, indicated the 38-year-old Spokane, Washington, native had to undergo multiple surgeries for his treatment in Seattle. Former teammate J.J. Watt was among the donors, chipping in $10,000 to his former teammate's efforts. Braman's agent, Sean Stellato (who also represents New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito), confirmed Braman's death. 'Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body, 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 entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of West Texas A&M in 2011 and had to work for every opportunity thereafter. Though, he was able to show enough to land on the Houston Texans as a rookie where he quickly carved out a role as a key special teamer. By his second season, Braman had become a Pro Bowl alternate for his special skills. Braman spent three seasons with the Texans before inking a two-year, $3.15 million contract with the Eagles in 2014. He'd later sign a contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 but never appeared in a game for them after being placed on injured reserve that same season. However, Braman was able to return to health by December, where he latched back on with the Eagles and later helped them win Super Bowl LII. Braman leaves behind two daughters, ages 11 and 8. '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.' Related: Related Headlines Expert: Phillies, Mets and Tigers Have Prospects to Battle for Three-Time All-Star at Trade Deadline 'High-Risk, High-Reward': Why Rob Manfred is Bypassing Union Leadership to Court Players Double Payday: Damian Lillard Gets $70M From Blazers and Bucks While Missing 2025-26 Season Show Them The Money: Five Pass Rushers Set to Cash In After T.J. Watt's Record Deal
National Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Member of Eagles' Super Bowl champion team dead at 38 after rare cancer battle
Article content Bryan Braman, a member with the 2018 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, died on Thursday at the age of 38. Article content The former outside linebacker, who spent seven seasons in the NFL, had been battling a rare form of cancer. Article content Article content According to a GoFundMe page set up to help with the costs of treatment, Braman was diagnosed in February with the aggressive form of the disease. The page did not disclose exactly what type of cancer that the former player was stricken with, only that it was 'very rare.' Article content '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,' an update from June on the fundraising site said. '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.' Article content As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe page had raised nearly US$90,000. Article content Article content The native of Spokane, Wash., signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and played his first three seasons with the franchise before leaving for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency in 2014. He played three seasons with the Eagles before joining the Saints in 2017, but didn't play a game with New Orleans before being placed on the IR and later released. Article content He returned to the Eagles for the final three games of the season and the team's run to the Super Bowl, where Philadelphia defeated the New England Patriots. It was the final game of Braman's career. Article content Article content Today is a tough day that hits close to home. I always admired Bryan's ability to overcome life's obstacles, his passion for the game, and the love he had for his friends and family. Rest in peace, Brother. @BryanBraman56 — Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) July 17, 2025
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champ LB Dead At 38
The Philadelphia Eagles have been able to win two Super Bowls in the past eight seasons, each with different head coaches. While some parts of the team haven't changed, like general manager Howie Roseman, many players on the Eagles roster have since come and gone. Yet, Super Bowl winners remain champions forever, and that remains true for former Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman, who helped Philadelphia win the Lombardi Trophy in 2017. Unfortunately, Braman recently passed away due to a rare and aggressive form of cancer that he had only just been diagnosed with in February. His GoFundMe page, which had raised over $89,000 for Braman's various medical expenses, indicated the 38-year-old Spokane, Washington, native had to undergo multiple surgeries for his treatment in Seattle. Former teammate J.J. Watt was among the donors, chipping in $10,000 to his former teammate's efforts. Braman's agent, Sean Stellato (who also represents New York Giants QB Tommy DeVito), confirmed Braman's death. 'Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body, 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 entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of West Texas A&M in 2011 and had to work for every opportunity thereafter. Though, he was able to show enough to land on the Houston Texans as a rookie where he quickly carved out a role as a key special teamer. By his second season, Braman had become a Pro Bowl alternate for his special skills. Braman spent three seasons with the Texans before inking a two-year, $3.15 million contract with the Eagles in 2014. He'd later sign a contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2017 but never appeared in a game for them after being placed on injured reserve that same season. However, Braman was able to return to health by December, where he latched back on with the Eagles and later helped them win Super Bowl LII. Braman leaves behind two daughters, ages 11 and 8. '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.' Related: Related Headlines Micah Parsons: Blame Dallas Cowboys for Lack of Contract Progress Detroit Tigers linked to Cy Young caliber closer from Cleveland 6 Game Changer Relievers the Mets Should Target Before Trade Deadline, Including Emmanuel Clase Last Stand: Five NFL Quarterbacks Fighting for Their Futures in 2025
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Former Super Bowl champion dies at 38 after cancer battle
Bryan Braman (pictured), a former NFL defensive end and member of the Super Bowl LII-champion Philadelphia Eagles, has died at 38 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. His agent, Sean P. Stellato, confirmed his death Thursday. The Spokane, Washington native leaves behind two daughters. A journeyman edge rusher who attended three colleges before stints with the Houston Texas, Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Eagles again, Braman primarily contributed on special teams and once blocked a punt in a divisional-round playoff game. The Eagles' Super Bowl LII victory in February of 2018 was his final appearance in the NFL. Diagnosed in February, Braman's unspecified condition was later revealed in a GoFundMe drive aimed at covering his medical expenses. His former Texans teammate, JJ Watt, personally donated $10,000, while others such as Emmanuel Acho spread the word on social media. A June 20 update by organizer William Jones explained that 'Bryan is home with his family after undergoing a Car-t cell reprogramming treatment program in Seattle.' Initially the Car-t cell reprogramming appeared successful and his cells started 'reproducing within his bone marrow,' according to Jones. But while the mass began shrinking, the 'cancer started fighting back,' Jones explained. 'Bryan has not given up,' Jones wrote. 'He is looking into other trial treatment programs, and is determined to never give up.' The GoFundMe campaign raised nearly $90,000 for Braman. 'At Stellato Sports, Bryan Braman has always stood for strength, resilience and leadership,' Stellato told KPRC 2 in Houston prior to his death. 'He is a pillar and a staple of the underdog.' Although he went undrafted out of Idaho in 2011, Braman developed a bit of a cult following as a special teams contributor in Houston, blocking several punts, including one for a touchdown. He was named as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2012. Braman moved on to Philadelphia in 2014 and New Orleans in 2017, but suffered an injury and was placed on injured reserve before being released. That proved fortuitous for Braman, who signed with the Eagles in December before blocking a punt from the Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bosher in a 15-10 divisional-round playoff win. Braman later recorded a single tackle in the Eagles' 41-33 Super Bowl LII win over the New England Patriots in February of 2018. But his biggest contributions for the Eagles may have come in the locker room, according to former teammate Chris Long. '... we had a guy named Bryan Braman, special teams guy, looks like he's in a biker gang, long hair,' Long told the Ryen Russillo podcast in 2020. 'Bryan Braman was an absolute psychopath and he was like our cameo speech guy. And sometimes he would just, real impromptu, start screaming and looking like a [expletive] hedgehog, knocking [expletive] over in the locker room, eyes bulging out of his head. And, of course, he did look like a Sons of Anarchy dude so you were like, yeah, I'm listening. But Braman got going Super Bowl Sunday and I was like, "Yeah, you got it, bro." Since then, Braman has cameo'd in a Jake Miller country music video, while making the occasional public appearance at celebrity flag football or basketball events.
Bloomberg
14-07-2025
- Bloomberg
Advocates Fear US Agents Are Using ‘Wellness Checks' on Children as a Prelude to Arrests
A group of armed federal agents greeted a family in Spokane, Washington, when they opened their front door to run an errand. They bolted back into the house. Undeterred, the agents pounded on the doors and windows, asking for a 16-year-old boy by name. From inside, the family agreed to speak to the agents and answer a few questions: Was the boy going to school? Was he being fed? How did he injure himself in gym class? Then, the agents left. They haven't returned.
