In December, Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced that he’d been diagnosed with bile duct cancer and would be taking an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. During the NFL Honors on February 7, Moss made a virtual appearance to present the Comeback Player of the Year Award and provided an update on his health while doing so.
“Good evening everybody, how are y’all doing? It is great to talk to you tonight,” Moss said. “I’m sorry I could not be there in person to join you all. But I want to send a special thank you to all of my doctors, my beautiful wife, my children, my family, my teammates and all the prayer warriors out there. We are ‘Mossing’ cancer and I cannot wait to get back on television with all my guys.”
Two days later, Randy Moss made an emotional return to ESPN’s Super Bowl LIX coverage on Sunday. This came two months after he took time off to undergo cancer treatment. Moss reappeared on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown just before the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. A video welcomed him back, featuring messages from Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Justin Jefferson, Kevin Garnett, and several other notable figures.
The video brought Moss to tears before he resumed his role of analyzing the Super Bowl. “Guys, it’s been hard, but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me,” he said. “I’m happy to be here.”
Moss had taken a break from his analyst duties on December 6. The next week, he revealed on Instagram Live that he is a cancer survivor, explaining that a cancerous mass was discovered in his bile duct, located between his pancreas and liver. He shared that he had surgery to place a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and later underwent a six-hour operation to remove the cancer. Moss stated that he would continue with radiation and chemotherapy.
Throughout his battle, Moss has remained steadfast in his faith, often referencing the power of prayer and expressing gratitude for the spiritual support he has received. His journey serves as a powerful reminder of the strength that faith and community can provide during life’s most challenging times.
As Moss continues his recovery, he inspires many by exemplifying how unwavering faith and the support of loved ones can help overcome even the most daunting obstacles.