Tevin Coleman Uncertain to Play vs. Broncos Due to Sickle Cell Trait

October 3, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

The status of Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman is unclear for Week 5's matchup against the Denver Broncos because he is a carrier of the sickle cell trait.
As Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com noted, people with sickle cell face potential health issues in areas of high heat or low oxygen. The elevation in Denver—about a mile above sea level—is the highest in the NFL by a significant margin.
"With my sickle cell, I have no idea if I'll play there," Coleman told McClure. "I really don't know how I'll feel or how it will be like. I've never been to Denver."
Former NFL safety Ryan Clark sat out the final two games he could've played in Denver due to the complications of sickle cell. Clark needed to have his spleen and gallbladder removed after being taken to the hospital following a 2007 game against the Broncos. He nearly died as a result of the complications and spent an extended period in the hospital.
Coleman cited Clark's experience in discussing his...

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