Bryan Braman

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Bryan Braman
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Braman with the Houston Texans in 2012
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Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-05-04) May 4, 1987 (age 36)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Shadle Park
(Spokane, Washington)
College: West Texas A&M
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:56
Sacks:1.5
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Bryan Allan Braman (born May 4, 1987) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons with the Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for West Texas A&M University after transferring from Long Beach City College. Braman played one season at the University of Idaho out of high school before LBCC.

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Professional career

Houston Texans

Braman became a fan favorite on the Texans' special teams unit during the 2011 season. In the season finale against the Tennessee Titans, he tackled punt returner Marc Mariani head-to-head without a helmet on. [1] In 2012, he was a Pro Bowl alternate. [2]

He has also blocked multiple punts on special teams, including one for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 12, 2014, Braman signed a two-year, $3.15 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. [3]

New Orleans Saints

On August 23, 2017, Braman signed with the New Orleans Saints. [4] He was placed on injured reserve on September 2, 2017. [5] He was released on September 9, 2017.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

On December 12, 2017, Braman was signed by the Eagles. [6] The Eagles reached Super Bowl LII where they defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 with Braman recording one tackle. [7]

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References

  1. Texans' Bryan Braman makes helmet-to-helmet hit... without a helmet
  2. "LB Bryan Braman Boosts Special Teams". Archived from the original on January 29, 2018. Retrieved January 28, 2018.
  3. Wilkening, Mike (March 12, 2014). "Eagles, outside linebacker Bryan Braman agree to two-year deal". NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  4. "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 24, 2017. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  5. "New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
  6. McPherson, Chris (December 12, 2017). "Eagles Bring Back Bryan Braman After Placing Carson Wentz On Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
  7. "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 25, 2019.