Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, a member of the NFL’s Hall of Fame, has announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer.
Moss, 47, said on Instagram Live that he had undergone a six-hour surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his bile duct, which is between the liver and pancreas, and would now undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
“I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was,” said Moss, who made 156 touchdown catches – the second most in NFL history behind Jerry Rice.
“I am a cancer survivor. Some trying times, but we made it through.
“Yes, it’s going to be a tough road with some chemo and radiation, but, like I said, man, I’m good.”
Moss, who now works as an analyst for ESPN, is best known for the first of his two spells with the Vikings, between 1998 and 2004.
He earned five of his six Pro Bowl selections during this time, but also went on to enjoy success with the New England Patriots (2007-10), setting an NFL season record in 2007 for his 23 touchdown receptions.
Moss stepped away from his role as an analyst on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown on 6 December. The cancer cells had been found following a previous operation to add a stent in his liver in November.
He told viewers: “As soon as I get healthy [enough] to get back out with the guys, I will be on set. Hopefully I can be with you guys soon. My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
Moss caught 982 passes for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns in 218 career games during his 14-year career in the NFL.
He also played for the then-Oakland Raiders (2005-06), Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012) and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2018.
