Zack Grossi, passing game specialist for the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with a yolk sac tumor in his chest, prompting him to step down from his coaching duties to undergo chemotherapy temporarily. The 35-year-old coach, who is relatively new to the Broncos staff, having joined in 2021 and only recently ascending to his current role, began treatment this week after experiencing unexplained symptoms a few months prior, The Denver Post reported.
Displaying the kind of resilience one might expect from someone who's made a career in the high-pressure world of NFL football, Grossi has pledged to "stay the course, keep working and keep grinding." According to a statement detailed by 9News, he insisted, "Day by day is my motto. I have marching orders from my doctors, and I’m trusting the process." In an admirable act to openly share and utilize his experience, Grossi hopes to aid other cancer patients in feeling less isolated in their fights.
The outpouring of support for Grossi has been immediate and profound. "After I was diagnosed, the outreach from Greg Penner, Carrie Walton Penner and the Broncos was immediate," Grossi said, per 9News. He expressed his gratitude for the backing he's received from the organization, highlighting that the help extended far beyond just him and has been hands-on for his family, ultimately making him feel like "the luckiest man in the world."