Dylan Horton’s rookie season came to an abrupt end when the Houston Texans defensive end announced in November that he would be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team to attend to a “personal health matter.”
On Monday, Horton revealed that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
Dylan Horton #92 of the Houston Texans runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday at NRG Stadium on October 1, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
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But the second-year player also shared the good news that he is now in remission.
“On December 1st, 2023, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Through God’s grace, I’m blessed to say that I’m currently in remission,” Horton said in a statement released by the team.
Dylan Horton #92 of the Houston Texans rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium on November 5, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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“I am grateful for the love from my family and friends, and support from the Texans organization and my doctor,” he continued. “My next objective is to complete my treatments, then get back to playing the game that I love. Thank you for your prayers and support as I continue this journey.”
Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton (92) celebrates a tackle in the second quarter during the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans on October 1, 2023 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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A fourth-round pick out of TCU, Horton appeared in 10 games for the Texans, registering 13 tackles. He also recovered a fumble and recorded two quarterback hits.
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