Browns executive vice president Bryan Wiedmeier, who spent more than 35 years working in the NFL and thrived in the background as a leader of teams’ business endeavors, passed away today. He was 57.
Wiedmeier, at the age of 54, was diagnosed with Stage Four brain cancer in Oct. 2012. One week later, after undergoing surgery to remove a glioblastoma tumor, Wiedmeier attended a Browns home game against the Chargers and was awarded a game ball from then-coach Pat Shurmur following the 7-6 victory.
Given 15 months to live, Wiedmeier made it nearly four years. In June 2014, nearly two years removed from the surgery, Wiedmeier signed a contract extension with the Browns.