Devon Still expresses gratitude after Texans sign him

Former Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still is having a good week.

Not only is his daughter, Leah, having her last cancer treatment Friday, but Still was signed to a futures contract by the Houston Texans.

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The contract for the 2016 season pays the league minimum salary of $675,000.

Still, 26, became a household name after chronicling his daughter’s cancer journey on social media. Leah was diagnosed with cancer in June 2014, and the Bengals kept Still on their practice squad so that he could maintain the league insurance that would help pay with medical expenses. The Bengals also donated more than $1 million from the sale of Still’s jersey to support pediatric cancer research and treatment.

In November 2015, Still announced that Leah was in remission.

In a recent Instagram post, Still expresses gratitude for his daughter’s health and for the Texans giving him a second chance in the NFL.

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Leah's last treatment is Friday. I just signed a contract to get back to doing what I love. I would say this week is a good week! I told myself from day one with Leah's diagnosis I would give her my all and sacrifice my career because if I lost her to cancer I could never get her back but if I lost football, given the right opportunity, I could get it back. Thanks to the Texans for giving me that opportunity! #TheBlessingsAlwaysComeOnTime

A post shared by Devon Still (@stillinthegame) on Jan 6, 2016 at 1:42pm PST

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