New England Patriots offensive lineman Calvin Anderson is making a remarkable recovery and aims to return to full-season play after being diagnosed with malaria last year, a condition that sidelined him and gave him a 50% chance of survival. Anderson, the first known NFL player with malaria, who also suffered a heart contusion, is now fully cleared to play and is attempting a historic comeback in the NFL.
Patriots OT Calvin Anderson is On an Incredible Comeback After Almost Dying Last Year from Malaria https://t.co/8ZjNuq3Ahv https://t.co/2L0Or8ZsQN
Patriots’ Calvin Anderson Was Given 50% Chance to Live After Contracting Malaria Last Year https://t.co/eDfrhxYfKo
Patriots OT Calvin Anderson is On an Incredible Comeback After Almost Dying Last Year from Malaria https://t.co/xj7qJVTnf8 https://t.co/8AunhDtmPH
Fully cleared for a return and looking stronger than ever, Calvin Anderson is attempting to do something no player in the history of the NFL has ever done — return from a near-fatal bout with malaria to play a full season at a high level. https://t.co/ChD1vTTHBR
Patriots' Calvin Anderson on the comeback trail after battling malaria and heart contusion. https://t.co/3WTir0DFcc
Great reporting by @cpriceglobe on the Patriots OL who missed most of last year with a mysterious illness. Tuned out he was the first known NFL player to be diagnosed with malaria https://t.co/KqYiky7sBu