Texans rookie WR diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia.
In a statement posted on the Texans' Twitter account, Metchie says he is getting treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia, «the most curable form," and expects «to make a recovery at a later point in time.»
«As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season,» Metchie said. «My main focus will be on my health and recovery. ... I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever.»
The Texans traded up in the second round, sending three picks to the Cleveland Browns, to select Metchie 44th overall in the 2022 draft.
Metchie had 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns last season at Alabama before tearing his ACL in the SEC championship game in December. Before this diagnosis, he had said he expected to be ready for training camp.
We truly wish him the speediest of recovery and we are pulling for you, John!
