A Cowboys legend landed in the hospital over the weekend.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin spent Sunday and Monday getting tests in a Los Angeles hospital because of some throat issues he's been dealing with over the past few months.
The problems began after Irvin's postgame celebration following the Cowboys' surprise victory over the New Orleans Saints in late-November. Irvin's elation and euphoria became a highlight reel of its own after the 13-10 win.
"I was so elated and hyped I lost my voice and the problem persisted for almost 2 months," Irvin wrote in an Instagram post. "After visiting some of the best throat doctors they thought it to be wise to take a deeper look at the situation."
Irvin, 53, said among the tests performed was a throat biopsy to potentially check for cancer, a decision, he wrote, that was due to the fact that Irvin's father died from throat cancer at the age of 51.
Irvin also had a brother pass away after a battle with stomach cancer in 2006 at the age of 46.
"This (demon) has chased and vexed me deep in my spirit all my life," Irvin said of his father's passing. "So saying I am afraid this time is a big big understatement. I AM TERRIFIED!!"
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he will speak with his former player immediately after he was informed of Irvin's situation at the NFL's annual meeting in Phoenix on Tuesday, per SportsDay's David Moore.
Raising cancer awareness has been an important cause to the former wide receiver. As recently as this year's Super Bowl, Irvin wore a pink suit to the game in honor two friends _ one of which suffered from Stage 4 breast cancer.
"I am asking all who will. Could you please send up a prayer to help my family and I deal with whatever the results may be? Thanks for your thoughts and prayers in advance," he said.
