Reasons for re-signing with released player

Former NFL player Devon Steele was a promising player enough to be named Defender of the Year in college

But in 2014, Devon had news like a bolt out of the blue

It was Devon’s four-year-old daughter, Lia, who was diagnosed with cancer

It was obvious that she couldn’t concentrate on her exercise because she was nursing her daughter

And Devon’s own injury eventually led to him being released from the team

Devon, who was released from the team, was even considering retiring to focus on her daughter

Devon’s team, the Cincinnati Bengals, signed Devon as a trainee

The reason was to provide Devon with health insurance coverage for workers

The Cincinnati Bengals gave Devon a shot

Until he’s ready to play

I gave him weekly pay and health insurance

Devon was able to concentrate entirely on her daughter without having to follow her team’s schedule

This wasn’t the end

The Cincinnati Bengals sold Devon’s uniform as a trainee in an unusual way

This was to donate the proceeds to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Children’s Cancer Center

Devon’s uniform was sold nationwide in the first four days, grossing $400,000

The cheerleaders of the New England Patriots, Cincinnati’s opponents

I wore Devon’s uniform and cheered for Devon and Lia

Leah overcame cancer on the back of support and Devon returned to play

Retired from his career, Devon is still trying to overcome childhood cancer

Lia, who is 13 years old, is still doing well