COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung revealed via Twitter that he suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots, and will return to the field when cleared by doctors.
Okung said he discovered the condition on a trip to urgent care on June 1 after experiencing unusual chest pain at practice, and that according to doctors that treated him, the decision likely saved his life.
"When detected early, this condition is very treatable and I'm grateful to have access to the best available care as I continue on the path to full recovery," Okung said in his statement.