Texans wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday he will likely miss the entire season after being diagnosed with Leukemia.
“Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia,” he said in a statement. “I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time.”
While his NFL debut will have to wait, Metchie said he is confident he will return to the field in the near future.
“My main focus will be on my health and recovery,” he said.