This is the only "non-forum" link I could find, but speculation is rampant on Eagle's boards. Is Maclin OK? | Where's Weems? | Sports. T-shirts. Nonsense http://www.wheresweems.com/?p=8902 This morning we received some worrisome inside information regarding the Eagles WR, Jeremy Maclin. Reports this offseason had Maclin suffering from “mono-like symptoms” and claimed that he’d lost a significant amount of weight. Those reports were troubling, but not nearly as troubling as what we are hearing today: A good source inside the Eagles has informed us that Maclin may have lymphoma and may be done — and if true, possibly for good. If valid (which we hope it is not), this is horrible news. Maclin seems like a great guy, and an illness like lymphoma could seriously effect his life outside of football. Contrary to what we are hearing is the fact that Maclin returned to camp yesterday. Unfortunately, the Eagles are being mum on the subject. A week ago, Andy Reid said, “I just want what’s best for him — that’s all I care about right now. This is a personal thing and I can’t go any further than that… I’ve had a chance to talk to him every day and we all love the kid.” Today, Reid added, “Doctors are upbeat on Jeremy Maclin, but all tests aren’t in.” Somethings up… Eagles beat writer, Jeff McLane, is saying that “Jeremy Maclin won’t talk with the media until he practices.” So, we may have to wait a while for clarity on the situation. Adding fuel to the fire are the new reports that the Eagles have made a post-retirement offer to WR Randy Moss. We wish Maclin the best, hope that our source is wrong, and that he returns to good health.
i have known people with this disease...I hope this is not the case, especially for a guy like Maclin. He seemed like a good guy
Sucks for the kid... he seems like a good person and he's definitely a good player. If anything news like this should make Jackson appreciate his ability to play the game he loves and show up to camp, but perhaps it also has the opposite effect of him wanting to get paid now because he sees that his abilities and value as a football player could be taken away at any moment.
It won't. Jackson is a punk. It's a shame if this is true, because Maclin is so young and has such a bright future. He's also not a shithead
DeSean Jackson deserves more money. He's worth way, way more than he's supposed to get paid in 2011. ...and who are you to say that if Maclin does, in fact, have cancer, that Jackson won't be affected by it? I'm sure the two are very close.
Wow. I hope this proves to just be a rumor. Lymphoma is absolutely horrible. I've seen what it does to someone, and no one should have to go through it.
Goddammit. He's one of the very few Eagles I actually like. I hope Maclin comes out of this clean. I wanted him to be a Jet if the Jets didn't trade up for Sanchez
I went to my church to pray for him this morning. My minister said not to bother, God hates the Eagles.
