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Cowboys C Travis Frederick says in statement he has an auto immune disease; no timetable for return to field

Cowboys C Travis Frederick has released a statement about his health through the Cowboys. He said he has Guillain Barre Syndrome, which is an auto immune disease and it is impossible to determine a timetable to return to playing.

Frederick has been held out of practices with stingers.

Here is the full statement:

"After a very extensive examination and discovery process over the past few weeks, I have been diagnosed with having Guillain Barre Syndrome which is an auto immune disease. In the last 48 hours, I have received two treatments that address my condition, and I am feeling much better from an overall strength perspective.