Cancer battle continues for Bengal player's daughter

CINCINNATI (WPVI) -- Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still says his daughter continues to battle cancer after a recent doctor's visit didn't result in the news the family was hoping for.

After extensive treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, doctors say Leah Still's cancer has not been eradicated.

Her dad took to Instagram over the weekend, writing, quote: "I couldn't even bring myself to tell my family the results without breaking down."

Leah was allowed to leave the hospital on Sunday.

The combination of injuries for Still in the preseason and his mind being preoccupied with Leah's medical battle forced the Bengals to initially cut him Aug. 31 to get down to their 53-man active roster.

A day later, he was re-signed and added to the practice squad so he could pay for Leah's medical expenses with the NFL's health insurance. A week after that, he was promoted off the practice squad to the active roster.

To help raise awareness about the illness, the Bengals raised nearly $1.3 million as part of a donation tied to sales of Still's No. 75 jersey.

"I understand that blessing don't happen when I want them to, they happen when they're suppose to," Still's Instagram post said. "So we are going to keep faith and keep fighting no matter what. #LeahStrong #BeatCancer."