BREAKING: Washington Head Coach Ron Rivera Diagnosed With Cancer

2020 just seems to get crazier and crazier.

On Thursday, it was reported that Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera was diagnosed with cancer.

Rivera reportedly said the cancer is in the early stages and is considered “very treatable and curable.”

“I was stunned. But I was angry because I feel like I feel like I’m in best health I’ve been in,” Rivera told Schefter.

Washington Head Coach Ron Rivera tells me he has been diagnosed with lymph node cancer after a self check. Rivera shared the news with his team tonight but says the cancer is in the early stages and is considered “very treatable and curable”.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 21, 2020

The 58-year-old Ron Rivera has consulted with a number of doctors and specialists and is establishing a treatment plan with the team and an outside specialist. For now, it’s business as usual for Washington but a “Plan B” is in place. https://t.co/7SsmnAfy2w

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 21, 2020

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Rivera wants to pass along his gratitude to team doctors, trainers and health-care specialists for helping him through treatments. He also wants to thank the Snyders, the entire Washington organization, his assistant coaches, players, fans, friends and family for love and support https://t.co/EhzhtG3lIv

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 21, 2020

The Washington Football team is reportedly considering a “Plan B,” but Rivera is expected to coach this season.

Just weeks after getting fired by the Panthers — Washington hired Rivera as their next head coach.

“After several meetings with Coach Rivera, it was clear he is the right person to bring winning football back to Washington D.C.,” said owner Dan Snyder in a statement. “He is widely respected around the league as a man of great integrity and has proven to be one of the finest coaches in the country.”

He was given a 5-year deal.

He led the Panthers to a 76-63-1 regular-season record, while also going 3–4 in the playoffs. Carolina won three NFC South titles during Rivera’s tenure and the 2015 NFC Championship en route to its Super Bowl 50 appearance against the Broncos.