News about Devin Hester

The family announced on Saturday that he had developed MRSA, a staph infection that can be difficult to handle because it is not compatible with certain antibiotics, and that it was undergoing a blood transfusion. McMichael's family released a statement and gave an update on his recovery on Tuesday. Although asking for continued prayers, Misty McMichael's wife lauded his toughness. 'He's a tough guy,' Misty said. 'He's Mongo and his DNA is different!Keep those prayers coming!Thank you!'

Following a fair catch on a kickoff, NFL owners accepted a rule change that would see the ball be placed on the 25-yard line. On Tuesday, the NFL voted whether or not to enforce a rule that will place the ball at the 25-yard-line on kickoffs if someone calls for a fair catch. Any kick returner who calls a fair catch will have the ball placed on whatever yard line they stand on at the time, as reported above. If they call a fair catch and it rolls into the end zone for a touchback, it is the only exception - when it is placed on the 25.

Darrelle Revis, a four-time All-Pro cornerback, is one of five first-year eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023. Yeari Evans and Joe Thomas, defensive lineman Dwight Freeney, and linebacker James Harrison are among the 202 candidates for induction next year. Each of the last two seasons appeared in the 2017 season. For the first time, Henry Ellard and London Fletcher are semifinalists. Albert Lewis, who was a semifinalist in 2013, is also on the list. Ellard, who retired following the 1998 season, and Lewis, who later retired in 1998, are in their final year of eligibility as modern era players. Torry Holt is back for the ninth time, Hines Ward and Darren Woodson are semi-finalists for the seventh time, and Ronde Barber is in the running for the sixth time. Zach Thomas is a fifth-timer, and Reggie Wayne and Willis are back for their fourth time. Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Willie Anderson, Anquan Boldin, Rodney Harrison, Andre Johnson, Devin Hester, Andre Smith, DeMarcus Ware, Ricky Watters, and Vince Wilfork complete the list.