Legendary NFL Player Randy Moss Discloses His Cancer Diagnosis

NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss told fans Friday that he has been diagnosed with cancer, following his announcement earlier this month that he was leaving the broadcasting profession.

Moss assured supporters who were concerned about his health during a Friday afternoon Instagram livestream that he is a “cancer survivor.” He revealed that he had surgery and was hospitalized for six days. He expressed gratitude to his medical staff and everyone who prayed for him.

According to Moss, medical professionals discovered cancer in the bile duct “just between the pancreas and the liver.” He stated: “I am a cancer survivor,”. “Some trying times, but we made it through.” “I didn’t think I would ever be in this position, as healthy as I thought I was,” 

The 47-year-old Moss left his position as a broadcaster at ESPN earlier this month, claiming a “personal health challenge” as the cause.

Vikings statements on Randy Moss

On December 1, the former Minnesota Vikings player first shared his health problems with his followers on Instagram, stating that he “has been battling something internal” and requesting prayers.

Since then, the Vikings management, former players, and media colleagues have showered Moss with support.

Kevin O’Connell, the head coach of the Vikings, stated: “I just want to, on behalf of the whole Minnesota Vikings organization, just send him our well wishes and support,”. “We love Randy and know our fanbase feels the same way.”

GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 9: Wide receiver Randy Moss #84 of the Minnesota Vikings jogs off the field against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC wild-card game at Lambeau Field on January 9, 2005 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Vikings defeated the Packers 31-17. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Moss is fourth all-time in receiving yards (15,292) and second all-time in receiving touchdowns (156), having played for the Vikings, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers during his 14 seasons in the league. He joined ESPN in 2016 after retiring in 2012, and in 2018 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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