Despite some rumblings of retirement, pending free agent Nate Solder plans to continue playing football, sources tell Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald (on Twitter). Howe adds that the left tackle’s reps have yet to start negotiations with the Patriots, though there are still about two weeks to go before the start of free agency. 
There was some belief that Solder could walk away from the game after dealing with tremendous hardship in recent years. In 2014, Solder was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Fortunately, the cancer did not spread and doctors were able to remove the testicle. Then, in 2015, Solder’s son was diagnosed with kidney cancer at just three months ago. He is still undergoing chemotherapy.
Despite all of that, Solder has decided to continue playing. The 29-year-old (30 in April) rates as one of the very best free agent tackles in this year’s crop, along with Ja’Wuan James of the Dolphins. In 2017, he graded out as Pro Football Focus’ No. 32 ranked tackle. Last year, Solder was in the top 20 with another predominantly healthy season.
The Patriots have been the only team that Solder has known since being selected in the first round of the 2011 draft, but he could be lured away by an aggressive market in March. If the Pats are intent on keeping him, their best bet will be to get something done over the next 13 days.
My prayers to you and your son Nate. GOD Bless!
With personal/ family issues as these he may be better staying where’s he’s living? God bless them