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Jets’ Still draws inspiration from daughter’s cancer fight

New York Jets defensive linemen Patrick Gamble, left, Devon Still, Anthony Johnson talk while stretching during NFL football training camp, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets defensive linemen Patrick Gamble, left, Devon Still, Anthony Johnson talk while stretching during NFL football training camp, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) New York Jets defensive linemen Patrick Gamble, left, Devon Still, Anthony Johnson talk while stretching during NFL football training camp, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – Devon Still could hardly wait to break the news to his daughter.

The defensive lineman was playing football again after signing a deal with the New York Jets on Friday. And, he knew 7-year-old Leah would be absolutely thrilled.

After all they’ve been through together, this was cause for celebration.

“It’s been a rough couple of years,” Still said after his first practice with his new team. “I’ve been through a lot.”

That’s quite the understatement.