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Randy Moss is a “cancer survivor” after a scary absence from ESPN for health reasons

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Randy Moss is a “cancer survivor” after a scary absence from ESPN for health reasons

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced in an Instagram live stream on Friday that he recently battled cancer.

“Your boy is a cancer survivor,” Moss announced. “In the hospital for six days. I just got out today – thank God!

The former NFL superstar thanked the doctors, nurses and fans who showed him some love during his recovery.

Randy Moss declared himself a cancer survivor on Friday, addressing the mysterious illness he previously alluded to. Randy Moss/Instagram

“I felt all the prayers coming through there,” he said. “You prayer warriors, all my teammates. I saw you tweeting me. All prayers. All the best.”

He promised a return to ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” as soon as his recovery allowed him to return to the studio.

“I had cancer,” he said. “They found it in the intestinal tract, right between the pancreas and the liver. So my doctors… they went in, I had a six hour surgery. Dr. Martini, you’re the man, I had Whipple surgery. I am forever grateful.

Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss evades Chicago Bears cornerback Thomas Smith (right) as he catches a 66-yard pass from quarterback Daunte Culpepper on September 3, 2000. AP
Moss thanked all the nurses, doctors and “prayer warriors” and appeared to take a swipe at those who claimed he had liver cancer. Randy Moss/Instagram

“You best believe your boy made it through.”

He didn’t answer any questions on the show, but appeared to take a dig at Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of former Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald, and former NFL quarterback Brett Favre, both of whom posted on X Tuesday that the elder Moss I was diagnosed with liver cancer.

“I told you I was going through something and I needed your prayers,” Moss said. “There were a few people out here trying to be doctors who weren’t doctors.”

Moss’ message came after his son Thaddeus shut down reports on Wednesday that the NFL star had been diagnosed with the disease.

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss throws the ball over his shoulder after scoring his second touchdown during the first half of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on December 9, 2007. REUTERS

On December 6, ESPN announced that Moss would be stepping away from his role as an ESPN analyst for an “extended period” to focus on a personal health challenge.

This came after Moss said during the “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 1 that he was “struggling with something internal” and asked for prayers.

“I just ask all prayer warriors to extend their blessing hands to me and my family during these difficult times. And people were talking about my eyes last week,” Moss said in a video he posted to Instagram before donning a pair of sunglasses. “When you see me with these shoes on… I’m fighting something, man, and it’s something internal. Your boy will do it. I have a great medical team and a great family around me. All men, do your check-ups and do your blood tests.”

Moss, who did not reveal any specific illness, captioned his post: “Go get checked!! Prayer warriors, I need you” and four emojis.

Randy Moss sits on the sideline before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, November 15, 2021, in Santa Clara, California. AP

ESPN said Moss has the network’s full support during this time and “we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”

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