Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia
DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 25 – Josh Hines-Allen's son Wesley is recovering from acute promyelocytic leukemia after chemotherapy, with a season-long campaign supporting four cancer nonprofits announced by the family.
- Josh Hines-Allen, defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, said on July 25, 2025, his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Wesley was diagnosed shortly after the new year with this rare blood cancer, and Hines-Allen missed the Jaguars' final 2024 season game for personal reasons related to his son’s illness.
- The Hines-Allen family praised Nemours Children's Health in Jacksonville for their comprehensive care during Wesley’s seven months of chemotherapy treatment and support from the local community.
- Hines-Allen announced the launch of 'Four One For Hope,' his foundation’s 2025 season-long campaign supporting four cancer-focused nonprofits, starting in September at Nemours and coinciding with Wesley’s final chemotherapy bell-ringing.
- This campaign and Wesley’s recovery highlight the family’s goal to help other pediatric cancer families in Jacksonville feel supported, as Wesley progresses toward full recovery with ongoing community backing.
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Jaguars DE Josh Hines-Allen says his 7-year-old son Wesley is recovering from leukemia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen announced Friday that his 7-year-old son, Wesley, is recovering from cancer. Hines-Allen and his wife, Kaitlyn, provided the news in a three-minute video released on social media. They said the diagnosis of acute promyelocytic leukemia came after Wesley spiked a fever and started bleeding from a tooth days before last year’s season finale, which Hines-Allen missed for …
Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen launches campaign for pediatric cancer families as his son fights disease
Nemours Children's Hospital said Hines-Allen's son, Wesley, was diagnosed with Leukemia just after the new year, and is on his way to a full recovery.
NFL Star Shares Emotional News: 7-Year-Old Son Nearly Cancer-Free After Brave Battle with Leukemia
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Joshua Hines-Allen has opened up about a deeply personal and emotional journey—his seven-year-old son, Wesley, is nearing a full recovery after a harrowing seven-month battle with leukemia. In a heartfelt announcement shared via social media alongside his wife Kaitlyn, Hines-Allen revealed the challenging road their family has faced since Wesley was diagnosed late last year. The update sheds light on why the NF…
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