Houston Texans starting safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgins lymphoma, but he is determined to not let it stop from fulfilling his dreams.

“My faith in God and the support from my family, friends, teammates and coaches will see me through this difficult time,” Hal said in a statement. “I will not let this diagnosis stop me from fulfilling my dreams and I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me. I know how to beat this and I will beat it.”

Texans Owner Bob McNair also sent his thoughts to Hal and his family.

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“We are saddened to learn of Andre's diagnosis,” the McNair family said in a statement released by the Texans. “Andre is tough and faithful and we believe he is prepared to win this fight. The McNair family as well as the entire Texans organization will continue to be there for him, love and support him, and pray for his recovery.”

Dr. James Muntz, the Texans team physician, originally provided the diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma. Hal went for additional testing at the MD Anderson Cancer Center for additional testing that confirmed the diagnosis.  The team and Hal are still reviewing the options to decide the best plan of attack to beat cancer.

On the field, the Texans are losing a really solid safety that started 16 games last year and depending on how long he is out it's a really big hole in the secondary that they are going to have to fill.

Most importantly right now, this is a battle that Hal will beat and he will be back with the Texans.