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Devon Still re-signs with Bengals after great news about daughter Leah

Cincinnati defensive back Devon Still and daughter Leah prepare backstage at the Nike Levi's Kids fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at Lincoln Center on Feb. 12.
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Devon Still was waiting for some good news before committing to another season with the Cincinnati Bengals

He got just that on Tuesday, when doctors told him they saw 'no active disease' in his 4-year-old daughter Leah, who has been battling pediatric cancer.

The Bengals had a standing offer on the table for Still. Two days after getting the positive results from Leah's tests, Still signed the one-year deal to spend a fourth season in Cincinnati.

The story of Still and 4-year-old daughter Leah, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in June and had a tumor removed from her abdomen, captured hearts around the NFL last season. Still was originally signed to the Bengals' practice squad last season just so he could keep his benefits and salary to help pay for Leah's treatment.

He eventually made it back on to the team and played in 12 games, including one in November during which Leah was able to attend in person.

While ecstatic over Tuesday's news, Still warned on Twitter that more challenges remain.

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