Browns WR Marquise Goodwin Suffering From ‘Alarming’ Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs

The Browns announced Friday that seasoned wide receiver for the Browns, Marquise Goodwin, has blood clots in his lungs and legs. This comes announcement comes following leg pain and shortness of breath during team practices this spring, Goodwin, 32, was added to the non-football illness list last Friday.

The receiver entering his tenth season in the NFL, will be unable to report for training camp due to the blood clots, according to the Browns.

“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,” he told the team website.

“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.”

After collecting 27 catches for 387 yards and four touchdowns in one season with the Seahawks, Goodwin signed with the Browns in free agency this offseason.

His professional career began in 2013 when the Bills selected him in the third round of the draft. He played with Buffalo for four years before joining the 49ers for three.

Goodwin’s return to the field is currently unknown.

“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.”

Should Goodwin’s blood clots be looked into?

SOURCE: CLEVELAND BROWNS