EAGLES HONOR BRYAN BRAMAN WITH 7-YEAR CONTRACT AFTER HIS PASSING — A TOUCHING GESTURE FOR HIS FAMILY

In a profoundly emotional move, the Philadelphia Eagles have signed former linebacker Bryan Braman to a posthumous 7-year honorary contract — just one day after his passing at the age of 38 from a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

This unique and powerful gesture isn’t about stats or publicity. It’s about family, loyalty, and love — the very values Braman embodied on and off the field. While the Super Bowl LII champion may no longer be here in person, the Eagles have found a way to ensure his presence remains deeply felt, especially by his two young sons, ages 11 and 13.

Rather than issuing a standard memorial or donation, the Eagles organization created a symbolic contract that will distribute financial support to Braman’s children over the next seven years — a timeline that leads them through adolescence and into young adulthood.

“There’s no way to replace the love of a father,” said a team spokesperson. “But through this contract, we hope Bryan’s boys will feel his love, pride, and presence every day — carried forward by the team he gave so much to.”

Braman, a relentless special teams force during his time with both the Eagles and Texans, was revered for his grit, heart, and selfless leadership. Off the field, he was even more impactful — a devoted father whose fight against cancer inspired those around him.

The news has touched thousands. Former teammates have praised the franchise’s humanity. Fans have flooded social media with tears and tributes.

“The Eagles are more than a football team — they’re a family,” one post read.
“This is what loyalty looks like. This is what it means to take care of your own,” added another.

 

For the Eagles, this wasn’t just about football. It was about finishing a play Bryan started — making sure that the two most important people in his life continue to feel his love, protection, and pride. One year for every day he would have reminded them how much he cared.

Bryan Braman may be gone, but his legacy now has wings — soaring through the love of his sons and a team that made sure he’ll never be forgotten.