Josh Jones To Seahawks After Having Thyroid Removed

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He and his coach use the same word “reborn” to describe Josh Jones’ transformation to Seahawks starter in a new scheme.

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How did it happen?

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For three years, Jones couldn’t eat. He constantly lost weight. He was exhausted by simple tasks. His heart raced.

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That was next to impossible to continue. The Packers released him with a non-football illness designation In August 2019.

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After testing he came to know he had a hyperactive thyroid.

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“Nobody knew it” “I didn’t even know where the thyroid was at, at the time. “Dealing with that, that was a crazy thing, man.” he said

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In the spring of 2021 doctors gave him a choice: radiation therapy, or surgically removing the thyroid. An approximately six-inch, linear, surgical scar across his lower neck showed what he chose.

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“I don’t have those symptoms that I had anymore. I feel great, man. I feel the best I’ve ever felt. My weight is phenomenal. I came here at 210 (pounds).”

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After the surgery, Jones signed with Indianapolis. He played mostly on special teams is six games for the Colts.

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Seattle re-signed him this spring to a one-year contract with $1,035,000.

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