The mother of former Philadelphia Eagles player Bryan Braman’s daughters has paid a devastating tribute to her former boyfriend after his death this week.
The former NFL linebacker died at the age of 38 after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in February.
An undrafted free agent out of West Texas A&M, Braman entered the league in 2011 with the Houston Texans.
He played three seasons there before spending the next four years with the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played at Idaho and Long Beach City College.
Braman’s final game was Super Bowl LII as a member of the Eagles, who defeated the New England Patriots. He proudly celebrated in the postgame celebration holding his daughters, Blakely (now 11) and Marlowe (eight).
Cheyenne Fisher, who shares Blakely and Marlowe with Braman, has said in an interview with People that their daughters know he is ‘in a better place’.
The mother of ex-Eagles player Bryan Braman’s daughters has paid an emotional tribute to him
A member of the Super Bowl LII-champion Eagles, Braman died from a rare form of cancer
She said: ‘Our girls understand that he is in a better place and without pain so they are at peace.
‘In their loss they have gained an amazing guardian angel.’
Braman said after retirement that winning the Super Bowl and his daughters were ‘the three greatest accomplishments in my life.’
The Eagles issued a statement Thursday.
‘We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Bryan Braman,’ it read.
‘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. 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’s agent, Sean Stellato, and former Texans teammate J.J. Watt also commented on Braman’s passing.
Braman said after retirement that winning the Super Bowl and his daughters were ‘the three greatest accomplishments in my life.’
‘Rest in Peace brother,’ Watt wrote on X, formerly Twitter. ‘Gone far too soon.’
‘My heart hurts. I love you Bryan,’ Stellato posted to Instagram.
Braman, a special teams ace in his playing days, underwent multiple surgeries in the Seattle area this year.
Watt was among the contributors to his GoFundMe effort, raising around $90,000 to help cover medical costs.
Braman played 97 regular-season games and recorded 56 career tackles.
