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Saints' Bresee has heavy heart almost year after sister's death

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Just keep moving.

It's one of the first things athletes learn in their careers: Move on to the next play, shake off the last game, focus on next week.

These life lessons have kept New Orleans Saints rookie defensive tackle Bryan Bresee going following the death of his younger sister.

Bresee's sister, Ella, died Sept. 15, 2022 at the age of 15 after a 17-month battle with brain cancer. In the 368 days that have followed, the Bresee family has kept moving, sometimes stumbling, but always picking themselves back up.