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Jesse Williams will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with Papillary Type 2 cancer

Seahawks defensive tackle Jesse Williams will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with Papillary Type 2 cancer, a type of kidney cancer. Both Williams and Seahawks GM John Schneider issued statements.

From Williams: "Although disappointing, I am a fighter and will handle this. I am going to focus on my health and fighting this battle with a return to football as my ultimate goal. Thank you for your thoughts and support. Go Hawks!"

From Schneider: "Jesse is an extraordinarily tough individual who has overcome a great deal in his life and we will support him in any way possible.