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Super Bowl champion and former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman is “in the fight of his life” after being diagnosed with a “very rare” form of cancer.
Braman, who helped the Eagles defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, according to a GoFundMe campaign set up on his behalf in February.
FILE – Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman (56) leads his team onto the field for a game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 1, 2016. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)
The fundraiser did not mention what form of cancer Braman was diagnosed with, other than describing it as “very rare,” but stated that he would need to undergo an “extensive 12-week treatment program” in Washington.
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Braman’s agent, Sean Stellato, told KPRC 2 that the 38-year-old former NFL player “is in the fight of his life,” but was hopeful that he would beat the cancer.
“At Stellato Sports, Bryan Braman has always stood for strength, resilience and leadership,” Stellato said. “He is a pillar and a staple of the underdog. Now, in the face of cancer, he embodies those qualities more than ever. If there is one person that I know that can beat cancer, it is Bryan Braman, who I have always considered family.
FILE – Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bryan Braman (56) leads his team onto the field for a game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 1, 2016. (Bill Streicher-USA Today Sports)
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“He’s in the fight of his life. Please support Bryan and keep him in your prayers.”
The latest update on the fundraiser from last month stated that Braman had undergone “CAR-T cell reprogramming treatment.” While initially showing signs of being effective, the organizer of the fundraiser said that “the cancer has grown exponentially faster, and is now growing around his vital organs.”
FILE – Houston Texans linebacker Bryan Braman (50) celebrates a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on Dec. 16, 2012. (Brett Davis-USA Today Sports)
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Braman spent the majority of his seven-year NFL career with the Eagles. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2011, where he played for three seasons. He signed with the Eagles in 2014 and rejoined the team again right before the playoffs in 2017. He would go on to register one tackle in their Super Bowl victory.
The fundraiser for Braman raised over $70,000 by Saturday.
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