49ers linebackers coach Johnny Holland taking depart of absence to battle most cancers

The San Francisco 49ers could have an assistant coach step apart for the start of the common season as he fights a battle off the sphere. On Monday, 49ers linebackers coach Johnny Holland introduced that he was taking a depart of absence to battle a number of myeloma, which is one thing he has been coping with on and off once more for years now.

Holland launched this assertion, explaining his resolution and thanking the group and his household for supporting him throughout this powerful time: 

“It has been an emotional few years for me and my household. In September of 2019, I used to be identified with a number of myeloma and have gone by a number of rounds of remission and relapse. Sadly, the most cancers has returned and, starting on September sixth, I’ll take a while away from the crew to obtain therapy. In sharing the main points of my analysis, my need is that I could be an advocate and beacon of hope for many who are battling most cancers to assist remind them that we’re all on this collectively.

I’m grateful to the York household, John Lynch, Kyle Shanahan and the whole 49ers group for his or her fixed assist and encouragement. I’d additionally like to precise my gratitude to the medical doctors and healthcare professionals at Stanford Medical Middle and UCSF Medical Middle, who proceed to help me throughout my therapy plan. And, after all, my spouse, Religion, and our youngsters, who’ve been a blessing with their countless love.

Thanks upfront for respecting my privateness as we proceed to work by my therapies. We stay steadfast in prayer, and I look ahead to returning to the crew and training as quickly as doable.”

Holland has been with the 49ers as an assistant coach since 2017, and has labored in a pair totally different roles for the crew. He has served as a linebackers coach and in addition as a run sport specialist. As a participant, he was drafted by the Inexperienced Bay Packers within the second spherical of the 1987 NFL Draft and performed in 103 profession video games as a linebacker earlier than retiring in 1993.