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Geno Atkins fine to play in Denver despite sickle cell trait

Geno Atkins fine to play in Denver despite sickle cell trait

Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark had to sit out a couple of games in Denver during his career due to the impact that playing in thin air had on his health. Clark carries the sickle cell trait, a genetic abnormality affecting red blood cells, and had to have his spleen and gall bladder removed after…