Texans safety Andre Hal has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

He received the preliminary diagnosis from team physician Dr. James Muntz at Houston Methodist Hospital, according to a team statement. He is undergoing further testing to assess treatment options.

Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system. It starts in the white blood cells, which regulate the body’s immune system.

“My faith in God and the support from my family, friends, teammates and coaches will see me through this difficult time,” Hal said in a statement. “I will not let this diagnosis stop me from fulfilling my dreams and I do not want anyone to feel sorry for me. I know how to beat this and I will beat it.”

Head coach Bill O’Brien said the news hit the team hard.

“The news of Andre Hal’s diagnosis weighs heavy on the hearts of everyone in the Houston Texans family,” he said.

Hal has spent his entire four-year career NFL with Houston. He posted 47 tackles and three interceptions last season.

Hal’s diagnosis comes just three days after Giants GM Dave Gettleman revealed he was found to have lymphoma during a recent physical exam.