Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez said surgery to remove a cancerous tumor went well.
The four-year veteran, who doubles as the Colts’ kickoff specialist, made the announcement in a Twitter post on Tuesday night, one day after he revealed the diagnosis on social media.
“Surgery went well,” he wrote. “Overwhelmed by all the love and support everyone sent my way.”
Sanchez first learned he had a cancerous tumor late last week, and after consulting with doctors decided to play Sunday in a key AFC South showdown with Tennessee. Indy (7-4) lost 45-26, falling one game behind the division-leading Titans.