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Fox News
3 hours ago
- Health
- Fox News
ESPN provides encouraging health update for Randy Moss following former NFL star's cancer diagnosis: report
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss was noticeably absent from several broadcasts of ESPN's long-running "Sunday NFL Countdown" down the stretch of last year's NFL season. The former wide receiver was forced to step away from his broadcasting duties when he learned of a cancer diagnosis. He made his health situation public last December. Moss was able to make an appearance on ESPN in February on Super Bowl Sunday. "It's been hard but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believe in me, man. So I'm happy to be here," Moss said on Feb. 9 during his return to the ESPN set inside the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. The former Minnesota Vikings star is now set to return to the "Sunday NFL Countdown" on a full-time basis in time for the start of the 2025 season, ESPN confirmed to The Athletic. ESPN described Moss' return as one of this offseason's watershed moments. "Randy's return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community — and knowing he will resume his full Sunday NFL Countdown schedule, beginning in Week 1, has been the highlight of the offseason," the network said in a statement sent to The Athletic. In December, Moss went to his social media platform to reveal he was "battling something internally." He later stated that he was hospitalized after he underwent a procedure to treat cancer located in the bile duct between the pancreas and the liver. Shortly after his announcement, ESPN confirmed Moss would take some time away from his role with the network. "They found it in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver, and that the cancer was sitting right outside the bile duct," he said on Dec. 13. The treatment plan for Moss included radiation and chemotherapy. The upcoming 2025 NFL season will coincide with Moss' 10th season with ESPN. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Former Viking Randy Moss receives good news ahead of the 2025 NFL season
One of the greatest players in Vikings history and a fan favorite of anyone who loves the game of football is Randy Moss. The Hall of Fame wide receiver has had some health issues over the last year, most notably fighting bile duct cancer, but after beating it he is ready for what is next. That means a return to his new full-time job on ESPN. The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported that ESPN will see the return of Moss to their weekly Sunday NFL Countdown show for the 2025 NFL season. The former Vikings wide receiver has been a fan favorite on the show, just as he was on the field, since joining the program in 2016. While Moss is carving out a role on TV, his time in the NFL as a player will never be forgotten, having previously appeared on ESPN and FOX. For Vikings fans, his return to TV will be welcome, but knowing their franchise superhero is healthy will be all they need to hear from this story.
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN offers positive update on ex-Tennessee Titans WR Randy Moss
Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Randy Moss had a tumultuous year in 2024. The Hall of Fame receiver was forced to step away from his role on Sunday NFL Countdown and miss the final two months of the season after being diagnosed with cancer. Now, with his battle behind him, he appears set to return to the show in 2025. While this had been the hope of those around the NFL after Moss reunited with his broadcast team for the Super Bowl, it was confirmed by Andrew Marchand of The Athletic in a statement from ESPN. Randy's return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community — and knowing he will resume his full Sunday NFL Countdown schedule, beginning in Week 1, has been the highlight of the offseason. Moss will be entering his 10th season on ESPN when the season kicks off, which is over nine more than he played for the Titans. Moss joined the Titans midway through the 2010 season after he was acquired via waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, and his struggles continued. The once explosive wideout suited up for three teams that season, with the final eight games (four starts) in Nashville, recording only six receptions for 80 yards. Those totals were part of his worst season in the NFL, where he pulled in only 28 receptions for 393 yards and five touchdowns for the three teams.
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Randy Moss making full-time ESPN return after cancer fight
Randy Moss will soon be back in action on ESPN following his cancer diagnosis. The network confirmed Tuesday in a statement to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand that Moss, 48, is expected to return to the network full-time this fall after stepping away from 'Sunday NFL Countdown' in late 2024 to focus on his health. 'Randy's return on Super Bowl Sunday was an emotional lift — not just for our team but for the entire football community — and knowing he will resume his full 'Sunday NFL Countdown' schedule, beginning in Week 1, has been the highlight of the offseason,' the network said. Advertisement 3 Randy Moss is set to return to ESPN full time following his cancer diagnosis. Sports Illustrated via Getty Ima The Hall of Fame wide receiver has been working his way back since December, when he asked for prayers regarding a then-undisclosed medical issue. ESPN announced days later that Moss would be stepping away from 'Sunday NFL Countdown' for an indefinite period. It was Moss himself who revealed later in the month that he had battled cancer and underwent surgery after doctors made a discovery 'in the bowel duct, right in-between the pancreas and the liver.' Advertisement 'I felt all the prayers coming through there,' the NFL great said. 'You prayer warriors, all my teammates. I've seen everything you guys tweeted at me. All the prayers. All the well-wishes.' 3 Randy Moss made an appearance on ESPN in February during Super Bowl 2025. Getty Images Moss, who has been part of the pregame NFL program since 2016, joined colleagues Rex Ryan, Alex Smith, Tedy Bruschi and Mike Greenberg in February for a Super Bowl 2025 appearance that ended in tears after he took in an emotional welcome-back video. 'Y'all already know it's the big crybaby here,' Moss said. 'I can't do it alone and I really thank y'all. … It's been hard, but I've got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me, man. So I'm happy to be here.' Advertisement 3 The NFL Hall of Famer spent 14 seasons in the league and is largely known for his time with the Vikings and Patriots. AP A six-time Pro Bowler and four-time First Team All-Pro, Moss spent 14 seasons in the NFL and is largely known for his time with the Vikings and Patriots. He also played for the Raiders, Titans and 49ers. The 2025 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 4, with the first slate of Sunday games set for Sept. 7.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Moss returns to ESPN full-time after beating cancer in emotional comeback
NFL legend Randy Moss beats bile duct cancer, rejoins ESPN's Countdown full-time. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Randy Moss just pulled off the greatest comeback of his career and it didn't happen on the football field. The NFL legend and beloved ESPN analyst is officially returning full-time to Sunday NFL Countdown after a courageous fight with bile duct cancer. After stepping away from the show late in the 2024 season due to health issues, Moss is now cleared, healthy, and ready to rejoin the broadcast desk. It's the kind of return that hits different not for stats or highlights, but for the sheer strength and resilience behind it. Randy Moss quietly battled bile duct cancer as fans noticed something was wrong — _MLFootball (@_MLFootball) In late 2024, fans started to notice Moss looking visibly different on-air. His eyes appeared yellow, a subtle but concerning sign. What the public didn't know at the time was that the Hall of Famer was dealing with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the bile ducts. Moss kept his battle largely private, undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and a stent placement to manage the condition. Despite everything, he remained positive and determined to return to what he loves. He made a surprise Super Bowl appearance now he's back full-time in 2025 Moss briefly returned to ESPN for Super Bowl Sunday, joining the Countdown crew in a surprise appearance that had fans emotional. His energy was back. His smile said it all. Now, ESPN has confirmed that Moss will be back on the show full-time for the 2025 NFL season, starting Week 1. His comeback is being celebrated not just by his colleagues, but by football fans everywhere. NFL world reacts to Moss's inspiring return The reactions have been pure love: NFL fans get emotional as Randy Moss returns to TV after quietly beating cancer. X Fellow analysts and former teammates are praising Moss's quiet strength, with many calling his return one of the most inspiring moments of the offseason. We've seen Randy Moss leap over defenders, torch secondaries, and light up scoreboards. But this time, his biggest victory happened off the field, facing cancer head-on and coming out stronger. His story is a reminder that even the strongest athletes face battles we don't always see and that comebacks come in all forms. His presence on Sunday NFL Countdown this fall will carry new weight, not just because of what he knows about football, but because of everything he just overcame. Also read - Darren Waller comes out of retirement as Dolphins trade for 'retired' star in stunning offseason twist Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
