Randy Moss kept his health issues quiet for several weeks but shared the full scope of the battle he’s facing via social media on Friday, December 13.
Moss took to Instagram Live to confirm that he has been diagnosed with cancer and has undergone surgery to address the issue.
Seth Kaplan of Fox 9 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, reported the news via several X posts on late Friday afternoon.
“Randy Moss on Instagram Live says he is a cancer survivor. He just got home, was in the hospital for 6 days,” Kaplan wrote. “Moss says it’ll be a tough road with chemo and radiation, but ‘Your boy is back!’ Thanking everyone for the prayers.”
Kaplan added that doctors located cancer Moss’s his bile duct, which is located between the liver and pancreas. Moss underwent a six-hour surgery to address the issue, and doctors inserted a stent to aid with his liver problems.
Liver issues can cause jaundice, which Moss experienced via the yellowing of his eyes. Fans of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” noticed the discoloration and began discussing it publicly, which led Moss to announce via Instagram on December 1 that he was dealing with an “internal” health issue. He subsequently asked for prayers, but did not disclose the specific nature of his ailment until Friday.
Moss also took to X Friday with a three-word message to his followers.
“LET’S MOSS CANCER,” he wrote.
Randy Moss Most Associated With Vikings After Hall of Fame NFL Career
Moss played for the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders (then Oakland), New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers over his 14-year NFL career, which ended with his induction into the Hall of Fame.
He logged 982 receptions, 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns on his way to six Pro-Bowl selections and First-Team All-Pro honors on four occasions. He led the league in touchdown receptions a total of five times.
Moss never won a championship ring, though he did play in one Super Bowl with the Patriots and appeared in two more Conference Title Games during his early years with the Vikings.
All told, Moss played eight seasons in Minnesota, where he produced the majority of the statistical production logged over the course of his career.
Randy Moss Has Stepped Away From ESPN Indefinitely for Health Reasons
Moss announced on December 6 that he would take a hiatus from his television work for ESPN, as he battles to return to good health.
“As soon as I get healthy to get back out with guys, I will be on set,” Moss said, per the Associated Press. “Hopefully, I can be with you guys soon. … My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
Most NFL experts consider Moss, who is just 47 years old, as one of the best wide receivers in the history of the league. He has worked as an analyst with ESPN since July of 2016.
