Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still has re-signed with the organisation two days after he received news that his daughter is making progress in her fight against cancer.
Still's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, tweeted out the news before the team later confirmed that the agreement was in place over an extension.
"It's great to have Devon back with us," Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said in a statement.
"We know it has been a very difficult journey for him the last year. Devon remains focused on Leah's recovery and on furthering his NFL career, and we're excited to be able to provide that opportunity."
Still was set to become a restricted free agent, but the team declined to extend him a restricted free-agent tender on March 10 and instead offered him a one-year contract.
