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Chris Mortensen, battling cancer, 'a huge part of our camp,' Archie Manning says

THIBODAUX -- ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer earlier this year, and the Manning family is honoring their longtime friend at the Manning Passing Academy with a special wristband that all 1,250 campers have along with counselors and staffers.

"Chris Mortensen has been a huge part of our camp. He's our friend," former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning said Friday.

"He comes and usually rides around with me, and he's got a real battle going on. We all pray for him and support him. We created these in a couple different colors: MPA 4 Mort.