Randy Moss Calls Himself a “Cancer Survivor” After Six-Hour Operation Following Diagnosis [Video]

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss has revealed that he is battling cancer.

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In a transparent Instagram Live appearance Friday night, Moss, supported by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their unwavering support. Moss shared that doctors discovered a cancerous mass in his bile duct, located between his pancreas and liver. On Thanksgiving, he underwent surgery to place a stent in his liver, followed by a six-hour procedure a week later to remove the cancer.

This major operation involved removing parts of his pancreas, small intestine, gallbladder, and bile duct. Moss was hospitalized for six days and discharged last Friday.

“I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was,” Moss shared. He also disclosed plans to undergo radiation and chemotherapy, adding, “All the prayers, the well wishes, I really felt that, my family felt that.”

Wearing a gray hoodie emblazoned with “Team Moss,” the 47-year-old asked for donations on his website, emphasizing their focus on cancer research. Moss stepped away from his analyst role on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown on December 6th but remains optimistic about returning. Before his exit, fans expressed concerns over his yellow eyes, with speculation about his health growing online.

“As soon as I get healthy… I will be on set. Hopefully, I can be with you guys soon,” Moss said.

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018, Moss played 14 NFL seasons and remains second in history with 156 touchdown catches, including a record-breaking 23 in 2007.