The football community has rallied around NFL legend Randy Moss after the former wide receiver announced he had been diagnosed with cancer during an Instagram live stream on Friday.
Moss said he spent six days in the hospital undergoing surgery. The former Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots receiver said doctors had found cancer in his bile duct, “right between the pancreas and the liver.”
“I'm a cancer survivor,” Moss said. “Some moments were difficult, but we did it.”
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Former NFL player Randy Moss poses with his wife Lydia Griffith for a photo at Tom Brady's induction ceremony into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame at Gillette Stadium. (Eric Canha-USA Today Sports)
Moss' former teammates and teams posted statements on social media in support of the former receiver.
“Mental toughness in human form. We are all with you 81. Love you guys,” former Patriots teammate Julian Edelman posted.
NFL LEGEND RANDY MOSS ANNOUNCES CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Randy Moss broadcasts from ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown before a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
“I love you Randy. Dominating your opponents is what you've always done and I'm sure you'll do it again! You've got it!” Rob Gronkowski posted.
Moss stepped away from his role as an analyst on ESPN's “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 6.
“As soon as I'm healthy to get back out with the guys, I'll be on set…Hopefully, I'll be able to be with you guys soon,” Moss said.
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January 17, 2022; Inglewood, California: Randy Moss on ESPN's Monday Night Countdown set before an NFC Wild Card Playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
“My goal is to return to television with my team.”
The Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and ranks second in all-time receiving yards 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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