- In December, Horton told the Texans that he had swollen lymph nodes
- He had a season-high three tackles in a win against the Arizona Cardinals in November.
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Texans defensive end Dylan Horton has announced he is cancer-free after being diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma last year.
The 23-year-old NFL pro shared a heartwarming Instagram story of himself sounding a gong with family and friends at the hospital to announce what will likely be his return to the field this fall.
“Glory to God,” he wrote over the video, adding a check mark emoji next to “Final Treatment.”
In December, Horton said in a statement released by the Texans that he had swollen lymph nodes and planned to return after completing necessary treatment.
“By God’s grace, I am blessed to say that I am currently in remission! “I am grateful for the love of my family and friends, and the support of the Texas organization and my doctors,” he said.
Texans defensive back Dylan Horton will return to the team in the fall after successfully battling cancer
Horton played in ten games last season. He was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
‘My next goal is to complete my treatments and then get back to playing the game I love. Thank you for your prayers and support as I continue this journey.”
Horton played at New Mexico and TCU before being selected by the Texans as a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
Before leaving the team, he played in 10 games for Houston, recording 13 tackles and two quarterback tackles with a fumble recovered.
Horton had a season-high three tackles in a 21-16 win against the Arizona Cardinals in November.
The Texans finished their regular season with a 10–7 record atop the AFC South, securing their first postseason appearance since 2019.
The team defeated the Browns 45-14 in the wild card before losing 34-10 to the Ravens in the divisional round.