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New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman has been diagnosed with lymphoma, according to a statement released by the team on their official website.
“Recently, I underwent an annual physical, during which it was discovered I have lymphoma,” Gettleman said. “Over the past week, I have undergone more testing to determine the course of treatment, which is scheduled to start in the very near future. The doctor’s outlook for the treatment and the prognosis is positive, and so am I.”
Gettleman added that he will still work as much as he can while receiving treatment and will keep in touch with head coach Pat Shurmur and the rest of the staff. He also extended his thanks to Giants ownership and his family for their support during this trying time.
The 67-year-old Gettleman was just hired as GM by the Giants last December to replace Jerry Reese. He previously spent four years as GM of the Carolina Panthers from 2013-16.
In Gettleman’s first offseason in charge of the team, he drafted running back Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The team also added left tackle Nate Solder in free agency and guard Will Hernandez in the second round to help improve a shaky offensive line.
Gettleman and the Giants still have a big piece of business to take care off with star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.’s looming contract extension. But the Giants GM will have far more important things to think about in the near future as he seeks treatment for his cancer.
