Heartbreaking News For Houston Texans Fans; Rookie WR Diagnosed With Leukemia
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For an NFL athlete, the rookie season is an extensive part to display performance and learn the antics of playing in the big leagues. Unfortunately, for John Metchie III, he has to skip out on that part because of urgent medical aid. The Houston Texans’ rookie WR announced on Sunday that he is battling leukemia and might miss out on the stepping stones in the league.
John Metchie III is a Taiwan-born Canadian gridiron athlete. The Houston Texans bagged him this year as the No. 44 pick in the second round of the 2022 Draft. WR Metchie had some health-related concerns, but he gave out his best during his collegiate season at Alabama.
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Houston Texans WR to miss out on the rookie campaign
On Sunday, the Houston Texans on Twitter released an update on John Metchie III. The rookie WR states that doctors have diagnosed him with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, the most curable form of leukemia. He also expressed that he would not be playing the sport this year — but he is in better spirits and expects a complete remission.
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Metchie III mentions via 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.”
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An update from John Metchie lll pic.twitter.com/EH6OupXK42
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 24, 2022
As per NFL.com, In high school, physicians found that Metchie’s heart was somewhat enlarged, but they still allowed him to play football. He spent a year in a prep school before turning into a four-star recruit and signing with Alabama. The WR played a significant role in the Tide’s run to the 2020 national championship. However, he tore his ACL in the conference championship game, missing the team’s postseason run.
NFL fans bombard Metchie III with good wishes
After Houston Texans and John Metchie III release the statement. Several NFL fans came out to support the WR. They wished them a speedy recovery, even if they are not a fan of the Houston Texans.
A Raiders fan wishes the athlete a wonderful and speedy recovery.
Not even a Texans fan, but, as a sports fan and a human life fan, I’m wishing you a wonderful and speedy recovery! 🖤🤍
— 🖤🤍LV | LA🤍💙 (@RaiderDodgerT) July 24, 2022
A Leukemia survivor gives out hope to Metchie III with his inspirational words.
I was diagnosed with Acute Myloid Leukemia in 2011 and was told I would not live the year. I’m still alive and running marathons. Will pray for John. Please reach out if you need to. Blessings from 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦. Boyd Dunleavey.
— From_Blood_Cancer_to_Boston (@BloodBoston) July 24, 2022
A user battling with APL sends well wishes and good vibes to the athlete
I’m currently undergoing treatment for this same type of leukemia; he’s got this ♥️. Shockingly, part of the standard “chemo” for it is Arsenic, of all things. Sending him my thoughts and good vibes, because if I can get through this, he certainly can!!
— mira☆ (@funplex) July 24, 2022
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Moreover, a user uploads one of Metchie’s plays with a WWE twist featuring Jim Ross and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler.
Here's a video of John Metchie's hit in the SEC Championship game, mashed up with JR and King commentary. @JRsBBQ @JerryLawler pic.twitter.com/Yfg8pb78S7
— Chad (@ChadBlue83) July 24, 2022
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With Metchie III’s power of positivity, fans can expect a speedy recovery and he might hit the turf by the next year.
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