The Patriots blindside protector took care of himself prior to taking care of business in 2014.
Per ESPN's Mike Reiss, Patriots left tackle Nate Solder underwent a major life event prior to the 2014 season- one that puts everything in a different perspective.
Solder was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April 2014, but was fortunate that it hadn't spread. Doctors were able to remove the testicle and Solder didn't miss a single game during the season. Solder is coming forward because April is National Testicular Cancer Awareness month. One in 263 men will have testicular cancer.