Bryan Braman, a former Texans and Eagles LB, died at the age of 38

Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman, who made a key-but-overlooked play in the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl victory in 2018, died Wednesday night following a brain cancer diagnosis made earlier this year, his agent said.

The 38-year-old Braman died at a hospital in his native Spokane, Washington, agent Sean Stellato told.

“Bryan Braman was a warrior in every sense – on the field and in life – facing every battle with unshakable grit and heart,” Sean Stellato said. “His passing leaves a void not just in football, but in the spirit of every underdog who ever dared to fight.”

Braman had undergone multiple surgeries during treatment in Seattle, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help him with expenses. In February, doctors found out that Braman had cancer.

In the latest update on the page from June, it said that Braman had undergone multiple “surgical procedures” at a facility in Seattle but had been unable to fully recover due to his lowered immunity.

The most recent update said that Braman has come home after getting Car T-cell reprogramming therapy. According to the National Cancer Institute, Car T-cell therapy involves genetically engineering a patient’s own T cells – part of the body’s immune system – to attack cancer cells.

Although there were signs of optimism as the “mass did start to shrink,” the cancer “started fighting back.” As a result, Braman underwent chemo treatments but the cancer grew “exponentially faster” around his vital organs.

The GoFundMe for Braman raised more than $88,000, with former Texans star J.J. Watt giving $10,000 and other former teammates also contributing.

"Rest in Peace brother," Watt wrote on social media. "Gone far too soon."

Braman began his college career at Idaho before moving to Long Beach City College and finishing at West Texas A&M.

He wasn't picked in the draft, thus he signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Braman became a fixture of Houston’s special teams unit. He earned a fan favorite after he tackled someone without a helmet on during a game against the Tennessee Titans in 2011.

He was chosen as a Pro Bowl special teams alternate in 2012.

Before joining with the Philadelphia Eagles, Braman played three years in Houston. He spent four seasons – including a brief spell on the New Orleans Saints practice team – with the Eagles.

He was on the Eagles squad that won Super Bowl LII in his last NFL season. They beat the New England Patriots.

The Eagles and Texans both said they were sorry about Braman's passing.

"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," the Eagles said in a statement. "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 is survived by two daughters, 11 and 8, and his mother and sister.