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Josh Paschal opens up about return to football

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Sophomore defensive end Josh Paschal returned to the field in a meaningful way this Saturday.

The edge rusher who was supposed to complement Josh Allen this season had his plans sidelined by a diagnosis of a malignant melanoma on the bottom of his foot over the summer.

Paschal has since been receiving treatment, including surgery and immunotherapy treatments and spent the last several months recovering. As recently as a few months ago Paschal was still using a scooter to get around, not even able to put weight on his foot.

“That was the highlight of my year.