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Washington Head Coach Ron Rivera Diagnosed with Lymph Node Cancer

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer, the coach told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday.

Rivera said the cancer is in its early stages and considered "very treatable and curable."

Schefter passed along more information from Rivera:

Adam Schefter

Rivera wants to pass along his gratitude to team doctors, trainers and health-care specialists for helping him through treatments. He also wants to thank the Snyders, the entire Washington organization, his assistant coaches, players, fans, friends and family for love and support https://t.