As some of you may already know, Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still has a young daughter named Leah. Leah recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor caused by pediatric cancer, which is defined as a range of cancers diagnosed in children ages 0-14. In the game against the New England Patriots this past Sunday night, Still was surprised and appreciative of the tribute the Patriots made to his daughter.

The Still family's inspirational story is widely known across the NFL, and during the third quarter the Patriots chose to have their cheerleaders wear Still's Bengals jersey. They also chose to pay tribute to Still and his daughter on the Jumbotron. Furthermore, according to NESN, Patriots owner Robert Kraft also donated $25,000 to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Leah's name.

After the game, Still told reporters that he never expected tribute to come from the Patriots. He stated, "I was surprised... I didn't know they had the jerseys on. And then they played the video. It definitely made it emotional to see the cheerleaders take off their jackets and to see the jerseys definitely took it over the top for me," conveying his appreciation for the effort.

When asked about the donation Kraft made to the Children's Hospital, Still commented, "I didn't know he gave a donation. That's great... It's great how everybody has been stepping up, not just from [Cincinnati,] but across the country. It has just been amazing, and it is great for the cancer community."

Still continued, "We came here to play a football game with an opposing team, and I didn't expect them to show the support that they did today. It was amazing what they did today. It shows this fight is more than about football. Everybody is trying to chip in and step up for the cause."