Cleveland Browns wide receiver, Marquise Goodwin, will be sidelined at the start of NFL training camp due to the discovery of blood clots in his legs and lungs, the team announced on Friday.
During organized team activities in the spring, Goodwin began experiencing discomfort in his legs and slight shortness of breath. Subsequent tests revealed that the 32-year-old athlete had been dealing with blood clots in his legs and lungs.
Reflecting on the diagnosis, Goodwin expressed initial alarm, stating, “It was really alarming at first because I’ve experienced injury throughout my career, but it’s never been anything like this that could turn into something detrimental if it’s not taken care of.”
However, Goodwin has since found peace and faith in the situation, saying, “It was frightening at first, but now I’m at ease with it. I’ve prayed and just given it over to God. It’s out of my control, and the only thing I can control is my effort and attitude and how I approach each day moving forward.”
Acknowledging the uncontrollable nature of his condition, Goodwin added, “It’s one of those things that is totally out of my control, out of the doctor’s control, and out of the trainer’s control. It’s really an unfortunate deal we have to deal with, but we need to deal with it in the proper fashion. The Browns are doing everything in their power to support me through it by allowing me to be around the team, on the field, and in meetings.”
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Grateful for the Browns’ support, Goodwin expressed his hope for a resolution, saying, “I’m grateful for that, and hopefully this thing gets back under control and I can feel my body and what I need to feel so I can help this team make this run.”
The Browns have not provided a timeframe for Goodwin’s return to the field due to his non-football illness.
The Browns’ first training camp practice will take place on Saturday at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
With 102 games under his belt, Goodwin has accumulated 187 receptions for 3,023 yards and 18 touchdowns throughout his career, maintaining an average of 16.2 yards per reception.
Originally drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Texas native has played for five teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, and the Browns.
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