The football community has rallied around her NFL legend Randy Moss after the former wide receiver announced he had been diagnosed with cancer, during an Instagram Live on Friday.
Moss said he spent six days in the hospital having surgery. the previous Minnesota Vikings The New England Patriots wide receiver said doctors discovered the cancer in the bile duct “right between the pancreas and the liver.”
“I'm a cancer survivor,” Moss said. “There were some tough times, but we made it through.”
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Former NFL player Randy Moss poses with his wife Lydia Griffith for a photo at the New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium. (Eric Kanha – USA Today Sports)
Moss's former teammates and teams posted statements on social media in support of the former wide receiver.
“Mental cruelty in human form. We are all with you 81. I love you kids” Former Patriots teammate Posted by Julian Edelman.
NFL LEGEND RANDY MOSS announces cancer diagnosis
Randy Moss of ESPN's Monday Night Football Countdown broadcasts ahead of the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee – USA Today Sports)
“I love you Randy. Dominating opponents is what you've always done and will definitely do again! You've got this!” Rob Gronkowski to publish.
Moss stepped away from his role as an analyst on ESPN's “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 6.
Moss said: “As soon as I regain my health and get back with the players, I will be on set. I hope to be with you guys soon.”
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January 17, 2022; INGLEWOOD, Calif.: Randy Moss is on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown show before the NFC Wild Card Football Playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee – USA TODAY Sports)
“My goal is to get back on TV with my team.”
The Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and is second in receiving yards all-time for the Vikings with 9,316 yards.
The six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro will turn 48 in February.
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