Houston — When undrafted rookie Kevin Strong Jr. straps on the shoulder pads and takes the practice field for the Detroit Lions, he isn't just fighting for the unlikely dream of making an NFL roster, he's fighting for a promise he made his father.
Kevin Strong Sr. is more than two years into his own battle, but it's not one he's taking on alone. Initially diagnosed in January 2017, he's continuing to undergo treatment for Stage-4 lung cancer.
Now, the family that's anchored by their faith, are leaning on each other as daily motivation in their different, yet similar uphill struggles.