INDIANAPOLIS – Moments after the Texans closed the season with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, general manager Rick Smith announced he's taking a leave of absence to take care of his wife, Tiffany, who's battling breast cancer and has been undergoing treatment in Arizona.
"Effective immediately, I have chosen to take an extended leave of absence to focus my attention and intention on my wife's complete recovery from her recent diagnosis of breast cancer," Smith said in the statement. "We are faithful and trust in God's promise of healing and Wholeness.
"I am eternally grateful to the McNair family for their unwavering support during this trying time.