Former Browns and Patriots guard diagnosed with non-Hodgins lymphoma

Getting released by the Cleveland Browns was bad enough. Now former G Joe Andruzzi, who won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, has been diagnosed with a form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Fortunately it is treatable. "He's upbeat, he's optimistic, and he's looking forward to his recovery and to the future," his agent said.

There were teams reportedly interested in his services -- who doesn't need a veteran offensive lineman? -- but you've got to figure those plans are on hold. Andruzzi also played a couple of seasons for the Green Bay Packers and even one with the Scottish Claymores, now defunct.