HOUSTON – Texans defensive end Dylan Horton, in remission from Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after being diagnosed last season as a rookie, completed his final treatment and celebrated by ringing the bell at the hospital.
“Glory to God,” Horton wrote on Instagram with a video showing himself ringing the bell. “Final Treatment.”
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The former TCU standout hopes to resume his NFL career when he’s fully healthy.
“On December 1st, 2023, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,” Horton said in a statement in March. “Through God’s grace, I’m blessed to say that I’m currently in remission! I am grateful for the love from my family and friends, and support from the Texans organization and my doctors. 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.”
Horton ended last season on the non-football illness reserve list.
“I’m currently dealing with a personal health matter that will keep me away from the team for an indefinite period of time,” Horton said in December. “I want to thank my family, my teammates and the entire Houston Texans organization for the support and care they have already provided me. I will provide updates from time to time, but main focus right now is on my health and recovery. Thank you and God bless.”
Horton is a fourth-round draft pick. A native of Frisco, Horton, 23, played in 10 games for the AFC South champions. He recorded 13 tackles, one for a loss and two quarterback hits.
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com