The former Alabama wide receiver overcame leukemia to play in his first NFL regular-season game on Sunday.
, acute promyelocytic leukemia occurs when “there are too many immature blood-forming cells in the blood and bone marrow. This buildup of promyelocytes leads to a shortage of normal white and red blood cells and platelets in the body. The signs and symptoms of APL include an increased risk both to bleed and form blood clots. Individuals may also experience excessive tiredness, pain in affected areas, loss of appetite and weight loss.
A hamstring injury also kept him from practicing for Houston’s opening game, and he was designated as a game-day inactive before the Texans’ 25-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. 10 in the season-opening game.33 offensive snaps in two of Houston’s preseason games and had a pair of 5-yard receptions and a 12-yard kickoff return.FOR MORE OF
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