The football community has rallied around. NFL legend Former wide receiver Randy Moss announced his cancer diagnosis during an Instagram live stream on Friday.
Moss said he spent six days in the hospital during surgery. The previous Minnesota Vikings And the New England Patriots wide receiver said doctors found cancer in his bile duct, “between the pancreas and the liver.”
“I’m a cancer survivor,” Moss said. “Some trying times, but we got through it.”
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Moss’ former teammates and teammates posted statements on social media in support of the former wide receiver.
“Mental toughness in human form. We’re all with you 81. Love,” Former Patriots teammates Posted by Julian Edelman.
NFL legend Randy Moss announces cancer diagnosis
Randy Moss broadcasts ESPN’s Monday Night Football Countdown before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
“Love you Randy. Dominating opponents is what you’ve always done and you’ll definitely do it again! You’ve got it!” Rob Gronkowski Posted
Moss stepped down from his role as an analyst on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 6.
“As soon as I’m healthy enough to get back with the guys, I’ll be on set … hopefully, I’ll be with you guys soon,” Moss said.
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17 January 2022; Inglewood, Calif.: Randy Moss on ESPN Monday Night Countdown before the NFC Wild Card Playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee USA TODAY Sports)
“My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
The Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and ranks second in the Vikings’ all-time receiving yards with 9,316 yards.
The six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro will turn 48 in February.
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