Former Texans LB Bryan Braman dies at 38 following battle with cancer
He was 38.
"Bryan, people saw this enormous human being, but his heart was big as his body," Braman's Sean 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."
A former member of the Texans and Philadelphia Eagles, Braman had undergone multiple surgeries over the last following his diagnosis in February, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help him with expenses. Multiple former Texans, including J.J. Watt, donated toward his treatment.
Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, donated $10,000. Pro Bowl left tackle Duane Brown donated $2,500 from Duane Brown while linebacker Brian Cushing donated $1,000.
"Rest in Peace, brother," Watt wrote on social media. "Gone far too soon."
Braman played seven seasons in the NFL from 2011 to 2017. During his three seasons with the Texans, he totaled 38 tackles and one sack.
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