Seahawks and former Alabama DT Jesse Williams was diagnosed with Papillary Type 2 cancer and will need to undergo kidney surgery, it was announced. Via the official Seahawks website:
JESSE 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!”
EXECUTIVE VP/GM JOHN 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. He is in our thoughts and prayers.”
