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Texans' Dylan Horton Announces He's in Remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma

On a day filled with NFL free agency updates, Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton provided the best news.

He revealed Monday he is currently in remission after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma in December:

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"My next objective is to complete my treatments, then get back to playing the game that I love," he wrote. "Thank you for your prayers and support as I continue this journey."

Horton stepped away from the team in November for what was then an undisclosed health issue.