Randy Moss is taking a break from ESPN – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio for health reasons

ESPN has announced that Hall of Famer Randy Moss will be taking a break from “Sunday NFL Countdown.” He is dealing with an unknown health issue.

Moss hasn’t shared many details about his health issues, but urged his male followers on Instagram to get checked and get blood tests done.

ESPN said Moss has been with the sports broadcaster for nearly a decade and called him an invaluable member of the team.”

The network said he has “their full support and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”

Recently, the former wide receiver had a yellow tint in his eyes and wore sunglasses during his final Sunday broadcast.

“If you all see me doing this… it’s not because I’m being disrespectful because I’m on TV; That’s because I’m fighting something,” he said, according to NBC News.

Moss, a 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, played 14 seasons in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers.

He had 156 touchdown catches and is No. 2 all-time, surpassed only by Jerry Rice (197). He appeared in six Pro Bowls and was the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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