Mark Herzlich

Mark Herzlich, Jr. (born September 1, 1987) is a linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Boston College.

Cancer
On May 14, 2009, Herzlich was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. He announced on September 29 of the same year that he was now cancer free. Due to the cancer, Herzlich did not play in the 2009-10 season. The next season, Herzlich returned to play but did not play to his pre-cancer form.