In a heartbreaking turn of events, former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker and Super Bowl LII champion Bryan Braman is now in the fight of his life—off the field and against a far more formidable opponent than any he faced on the gridiron. Diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, Braman’s world has been turned upside down, and the high cost of experimental treatments has left his family in a desperate financial bind.
Once known for his fearless special teams play and relentless energy on the field, Braman is now enduring brutal rounds of treatments that offer only a sliver of hope—and that hope comes at an astronomical cost. His loved ones have stepped in to try and raise funds for a lifeline that standard insurance does not cover. A GoFundMe campaign has been created and is spreading across the Eagles fan base and beyond.
According to his family, Braman’s condition is so rare that few hospitals in the country are equipped to treat it. The treatment protocol includes multiple hospitalizations, immunotherapy regimens, and travel to specialized oncology centers. The mounting medical bills, compounded by loss of income and travel expenses, have placed the former linebacker and his family under unimaginable pressure.
“This isn’t just about a football player. This is about a father, a son, a teammate, and a warrior who gave everything for his team,” the GoFundMe statement reads. “Now, he needs his community to help him fight back.”
Fans who once roared for Braman on Sundays are rallying online, sharing stories and photos, donating whatever they can, and calling on the NFL and its former teams to step up and support one of their own. Several former teammates, including key members of the Eagles’ 2017 Super Bowl squad, have already pledged to donate and raise awareness.
But despite the grim situation, those close to Braman say he’s still showing the spirit and toughness that defined his career. “Bryan is a fighter. He always has been. He’s still cracking jokes and pushing through the pain. But he needs help. That’s just the truth,” a friend of the family shared.
As the GoFundMe link spreads through social media and Eagles Nation mobilizes, the hope is that Bryan Braman will soon have the resources he needs to keep battling—not for a championship ring this time, but for his life.