Texans rookie WR John Metchie diagnosed with leukemia

John Metchie III is unlikely to play his rookie season as he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of leukemia.

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Metchie recently found out that he has Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, a curable form of Leukemia.

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He is receiving great care and is optimistic about her recovery.

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His main priority, for now, is to stay healthy. Thank you for your support in advance!

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Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a blood cancer that is caused by the accumulation of immature white blood cells.

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It mainly affects young people because they are most susceptible to these attacks.

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Pagano took a three month leave of absence because he was diagnosed with cancer.

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However, when his cancer went into remission, Pagano returned to the sidelines later that season for the team's playoff run.

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In addition, Pagano's treatment and recovery inspired the "CHUCKSTRONG" rallying cry for the Colts franchise and the NFL as a whole.

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The Texans selected Metchie with the No. 44 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Former Alabama player and product of the NCAA, he played his junior season and scored 96 receptions for 1,142 receiving yards with 8 touchdowns

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which led him to roll over his ACL in the SEC Championship Game.

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