Tag: John Metchie III

Metchie Addresses Texans in Wake of Leukemia Diagnosis

HOUSTON—Before the Houston Texans started camp this week, they received a special message from a member of the team that couldn’t be there. Rookie receiver John Metchie III, who announced earlier that he’d likely miss the season after being diagnosed with leukemia, addressed the Texans in a video before they started preparations for the season….


Texans Wide Receiver John Metchie III Announces Leukemia Diagnosis

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. 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…