KPRC Click2Houston – HOUSTON – Retired former Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman, a popular special-teams ace known for his aggressive, hell-bent-for-leather style of play, lost his battle with a rare, aggressive and recurring form of cancer.
Despite multiple surgeries and extensive treatment, the former West Texas A&M standout died early Thursday, according to his longtime agent, Sean Stellato. He was 38 years old.
“I got the horrible news early in the morning after one of his best friends reached out and said that he took his last breath while surrounded by friends and family,” Stellato told KPRC 2 in an emotional telephone interview.
“I have a shrine for him at my office. I prayed on his jersey. 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 how unselfish he was and how generous he was. That’s something I’ll always cherish. My heart hurts today.”
Braman played for the Houston Texans (2011–2013) and Philadelphia Eagles (2014–2017). Playing for the Eagles In the Divisional Round against the Atlanta Falcons, Braman blocked a punt in the 15–10 victory. The Eagles reached Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots, with Braman recording one tackle. – WIKIPEDIA
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Bryan Braman,” the Texans wrote. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Braman family during this difficult time.”
Several former teammates had donated to his GoFundMe page,, including J.J. Watt giving $10,000, $2,500 from Duane Brown, and $1,000 from Brian Cushing along with former Eagles teammates Rasul Douglas, Brent Celek and Emmanuel Acho.
“Rest in Peace brother. Gone far too soon,’ Watt wrote on social media …
