Randy Moss, who stepped away from his role at ESPN to focus on a personal health challenge, revealed in an update on Friday that he is recovering after being diagnosed with cancer. The Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Sunday NFL Countdown analyst divulged the news during an Instagram Live video where he stated that he was back home after spending six days at a Charlotte-area hospital.
Moss was admitted after a six-hour surgery to treat cancer that was found “in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver.” Although he did not specify his timeline to return to broadcasts, Moss expressed that he hopes to be back with the crew “soon.” Moreover, he launched a campaign to raise awareness and proceeds towards cancer research.
To open the Week 15 edition of Sunday NFL Countdown, host Mike Greenberg informed viewers about the Instagram Live video. Within his discourse, he explained that Moss “described himself as a ‘cancer survivor” and conveyed what he had been through over the past few weeks. Greenberg added that the cast looks forward when he can make his return to the Sunday NFL Countdown desk.
“Absolutely, and [we are] Team Moss,” analyst Rex Ryan responded. “I got your purple tie and all that. Strong side, my friend, left side. I can’t wait to have you parked right here.”
Alex Smith and Teddy Bruschi echoed the sentiments, sending their well wishes to Moss as he is in recovery. Bruschi also shared that viewers can join Team Moss on his fight against cancer by visiting “RandyMoss.com.” All proceeds from merchandise sold through the website are directed to cancer research.
“Please do that,” senior NFL insider Adam Schefter added, “and please get back soon Randy because we cannot have Rex be the handsome man on the set.”
During a November edition of Sunday NFL Countdown, viewers noticed that Moss’ eyes appeared yellow on the set. In the following episode, he addressed the matter and articulated that there was an internal battle taking place. ESPN announced that Moss was stepping away from the network for an extended time earlier in the month. He has received support from his colleagues at the media company, along with NFL teammates and organizations.
The 14-year NFL veteran retired from the league in 2012, currently sitting fourth all time in receiving yards (15,292) and second all time in receiving touchdowns (156). Moss has been a member of the Sunday NFL Countdown studio show since joining ESPN in 2016.
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