Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, who is entering his 10th season in the NFL, will miss the start of training camp due to blood clots in his legs and lungs, the Browns announced Friday.
Goodwin, 32, felt discomfort in his legs and shortness of breath during team workouts this spring.
The Browns placed him on the non-football illness list.
“A check-up revealed the blood clots in his legs and lungs,” the team announced.
Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, 32, to miss start of NFL training camp due to 'alarming' blood clots in legs and lungs https://t.co/AOgiDSe2B7
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“It was really alarming at first because I’ve experienced injury throughout my career, but it’s never been anything like this that could turn into something detrimental if it’s not taken care of,” Goodwin said.
“It was frightening at first, but now I’m at ease with it. I’ve prayed and just given it over to God. It’s out of my control, and the only thing I can control is my effort and attitude and how I approach each day moving forward.”
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Goodwin has played in 102 career games and has 187 receptions for 3,023 yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging 16.2 yards per reception across his career, which started in Buffalo as a third-round pick in 2013. He spent four seasons with the Bills before joining the 49ers for three seasons, including a career-best year in 2017 when he totaled 962 receiving yards. He joined the Bears in 2021 and played with the Seahawks last season.
Goodwin plans to continue being around the team and in meetings as training camp begins and is eager to remain a supportive teammate.
“It’s one of those things that is totally out of my control, out of the doctor’s control and out of the trainer’s control,” he said. “It’s really an unfortunate deal we have to deal with, but we need to deal with it in the proper fashion. The Browns are doing everything in their power to support me through it by allowing me to be around the team, on the field and in meetings.
“I’m grateful for that, and hopefully this thing gets back under control and I can feel my body and what I need to feel so I can help this team make this run.”
“He (Marquise Goodwin) has played in 102 career games and has 187 receptions for 3,023 yards.”
“Goodwin doesn’t know when he will be able to get on the field again.”
After playing for 10 years he suddenly develops blood clots in his legs and lungs.
I wonder what changed? https://t.co/SxNGvwYBr9
— IT Guy (@ITGuy1959) July 22, 2023
It’s unclear when Goodwin will be able to return to the field.
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