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Kenechi Udeze	#95 \| Defensive End \| Minnesota Vikings

Height: 6-3 Weight: 281 Born: Mar 5, 1983, , Nigeria

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	Tackles				Fumbles				Interceptions
Year	Team	Tot	Solo	Ast	Sack	FF	FumRec	FumTDs	Int	Yds	Avg	IntTD
2004	MIN	36	25	11	5.0	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0
2005	MIN	5	5	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0
2006	MIN	29	19	10	0.0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0
2007	MIN	47	37	10	5.0	1	1	0	0	0	0.0	0

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July 1, 2008
Kenechi Udeze will undergo a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia this week, according to ESPN.com. His brother was a perfect match, which greatly increase his chances of pulling through this illness.

June 21, 2008
Kenechi Udeze will undergo a bone marrow transplant in early July, according to the Star Tribune. Udeze is battling an acute form of leukemia, and said, "Right now I'm doing pretty good. I'm actually getting tired of people asking me how I'm doing because I know I'm going to be all right, and I want everybody to start thinking the same way."

May 4, 2008
The Vikings placed defensive end Kenechi Udeze on the reserve-non-football-illness list over the weekend. The move means he will not play in 2008, but the Vikings will pay him his $807,500 salary. "He can focus on getting well. He's done a great job with that so far. He's been positive. He's been upbeat," head coach Brad Childress tells NFL.com. Udeze was diagnosed in February with an acure form of leukemia.

April 21, 2008
Kenechi Udeze announced a pair of remarkable developments in his three-month fight against leukemia; the disease is in remission, and the Minnesota Vikings' defensive end has found a bone marrow donor, according to ESPN.

February 22, 2008
Kenechi Udeze, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy after recently being diagnosed with a form of leukemia, is expected to miss the entire 2008 season, according to the Star Tribune. Reportedly, the Minnesota Vikings arent counting on Udeze being on the field anytime soon, and are concerned only about his recovery. My mind right now is just with him going through the process of getting well, HC Brad Childress said. Thats all the focus right now. Childress said Udeze has remained very upbeat, adding, If anybody is going to beat this thing its going to be Kenechi Udeze because he is a positive, positive guy. I get a smile on my face every time I go over and see him. Udeze faces a prolonged stay in the hospital, and we wish him and his family nothing but the best during this difficult time.

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