NFL legend Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery

MINNEAPOLIS — After announcing his retirement from broadcasting earlier this month, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss informed fans on Friday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

In an Instagram live stream Friday afternoon, Moss told fans concerned about his health that he is a “cancer survivor.” He revealed that he spent six days in hospital and underwent surgery. He thanked his team of doctors and all those who prayed for him.

“I’m a cancer survivor,” Moss said. “Some trying times, but we made it.”

Moss said doctors found cancer in the bile duct “right between the pancreas and the liver.”

“I didn’t think I’d ever be in this position, as healthy as I thought I was,” he said.

Moss, 47, stepped away from his television role at ESPN earlier this month, with the network citing a “personal health challenge” as the reason.

The Minnesota Vikings legend first revealed his health problems to fans on Instagram on Dec. 1, saying he’s “battled something internally” and is asking for prayers.

Since then, Moss has received an outpouring of support from media colleagues, former players and organization of the vikings.

“I just want to, on behalf of the entire Minnesota Vikings organization, just send him our best wishes and support,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We love Randy and know our fan base feels the same way.”

Moss played 14 seasons in the league with the Vikings, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers and is fourth all-time in receiving yards (15,292) and second in receiving touchdowns (156). He retired in 2012, joined ESPN in 2016 and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.