The 28 year old defender has formed a solid partnership with Gary Caldwell at centre back, whilst Emmerson Boyce has found a new lease of life at right back.
Speaking to the club's official website, Bramble said: "It's been fantastic to wear the captain's armband, but we've got 11 captains out there when we play, having the armband doesn't make anything different.
"We all pull together and we all have a responsibility to give our very best for Wigan Athletic. It takes time for the new players to come in and adjust to a new system of football, just like it did for us at the beginning of the season.
"But of the five who have come you look at Gary (Caldwell) and he's settled in quickly and been a great asset for us.
"Although we never played together whilst both at Newcastle, I think we've shown in training and during matches that we do well as a partnership. We both have a good understanding of each other's game and we work well together."
"All games between now and the end of the season are going to be massive, starting with Bolton net week, a game we have to get three points from. It's another game against one of those teams in and around us and that makes it all the more important to pick up points and gain an advantage in the league."