INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis
Colts coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with leukemia and could
miss at least Sunday's game against Green Bay.
The Colts announced the news
Monday at a news conference with owner Jim Irsay, general manager Ryan
Grigson and a doctor. Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will serve as
interim head coach.
The 51-year-old Pagano is in his
first season with the Colts (1-2). He was hired in January after serving
as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator.
Pagano has acute myeloid
leukemia, where the bone marrow is producing abnormal white blood cells
that interfere with healthy blood cells. Symptoms can include weakness,
weight loss and easy bruising or bleeding. Treatments can include
chemotherapy, drugs and radiation therapy.
Pagano was hospitalized last Wednesday evening; the team had a bye this weekend.