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Metchie, 22, said he likely won't play football this season.
"Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic
Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia. I am currently
receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to
make a recovery at a later point in time," Metchie said in a
statement, per the Texans.
"As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing
football this season. My main focus will be on my health and
recovery. Thank you in advance for your support and
well-wishes."
Metchie, 22, recorded 96 catches for 1,142 yards and eight
touchdowns last season before tearing his ACL in Alabama's 41-24
win over Georgia in the Southeastern Conference Championship
Game. He reportedly had been making progress in his recovery
from the knee injury.
Metchie had 155 catches for 2,081 yards and 14 TDs in three
seasons with the Crimson Tide before being selected by the
Texans in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
--Field Level Media
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