What happened to Randy Moss? Hall of Famer confirms cancer diagnosis, provides massive health update
Last week, ESPN announced that Hall of Famer Randy Moss was taking an indefinite leave from his role as an analyst on "NFL Sunday Countdown." The network did not go into specifics but revealed that he was stepping away due to health reasons.
Arizona Cardinals icon Larry Fitzgerald and Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre let it slip on social media that Moss was battling cancer. However, his son, Thaddeus Moss, denied the reports in a since-deleted post on X that read:
"This is disgusting. You have no right to try to make private matters public for the sake of engagement. I do not believe my father talks to you, so check your f*****g sources."
However, on Friday, Moss confirmed on an Instagram livestream that he was diagnosed with cancer. He said:
"I've told y'all over the last couple of weeks about me battling something internally and your boy is a cancer survivor."
Randy Moss cancer diagnosis: Hall of Famer reveals he's in recovery
Moss revealed that his doctors spotted cancer cells in his bile duct while he was undergoing surgery on Thanksgiving Day to have a stent installed in his liver for a separate medical condition.
He underwent a risky six-hour surgery, called a Whipple procedure, to have the cancer cells removed this week. Fortunately, it went smoothly and he was discharged on Friday after being kept under observation. However, his battle with cancer isn't over yet. He said:
"It's going to be a tough road with some chemo and radiation, but like I said, man, I'm good."
In addition to announcing his cancer diagnosis and the subsequent steps on Instagram, Moss posted a link to his website on X with the message "LET'S MOSS CANCER."
Fans can click on the link and purchase clothes and apparel that bear Moss' likeness and a lavender ribbon, the universal sign of support for those battling cancer.
It's unclear when the Hall of Famer will return to "NFL Sunday Countdown." For now, he'll continue with his treatment and hope to get the green light to return to his job as an analyst as soon as possible.