Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton has announced he is in remission after battling late-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. He took a leave of absence from the team, citing personal health reasons, before disclosing his condition. The 23-year-old expressed gratitude for the support of his loved ones, the Texans organization, and his medical team.

Selected in the fourth round of last year's draft, Horton played for both New Mexico and TCU in college. Despite his health challenges, he managed to participate in 10 games, recording significant stats. Horton now focuses on completing his treatments and returning to the field to continue pursuing his passion for the game.