Houston Texans Rookie John Metchie III 'In Good Spirits' Following Leukemia Diagnosis

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“Recently, I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia,” Metchie wrote in a statement.

“I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect 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. My main focus will be on my health and recovery. Thank you in advance for your support and well-wishes. I cannot wait to come back stronger than ever. God bless,” he added.

Meetchie will miss the 2022 season while he works to recover. He was a second-round pick for the Texans at the 2022 NFL Draft.

 

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According to CBSsports, APL is cancer that “leads to a shortage of normal white and red blood cells and platelets in the body.”

Other Texans wide receiver likely to play in place of Meetchie consists of Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Phillip Dorsett, Chris Conley and Chris Moore.