The Sports Lowdown For All Your News and OpinionsSeattle Seahawks Jesse Williams has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and will undergo surgery as he faces his toughest battle to resume his NFL career.
The Seahawks defensive tackle has yet to play a game in the NFL after being beset with Knee injuries and the 24 year old told NFL.com that he would be fighting the disease all the way when he said “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!”
A 2013 5th round draft pick out of the University of Alabama, the Australian born defensive tackle will have the support of all the NFL community as well as that of his native Australia.
