Randy Moss battling hard times amid speculation about his condition

Randy Moss, considered one of the best wide receivers in NFL history, has his illness giving rise to numerous speculations on the internet.

Randy Moss battling hard times amid speculation about his condition

Randy Moss (Image via Patriots Football Now)

Randy Moss, Hall of Fame wideout, announced on Sunday that he is fighting an internal health battle. The seasoned player and analyst also took a leave of absence from ESPN to focus on health.

Randy Moss played 14 seasons in the NFL, representing the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and San Francisco 49ers. He ranks second only to Jerry Rice with 156 touchdown receptions and recorded 982 career catches for 15,292 yards. Moss was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Moss, 47, took to Instagram on Sunday, asking fans to pray for him and his family. Addressing men specifically, he emphasized the importance of regular checkups and bloodwork but did not disclose details about his condition. He also addressed the recent video that surfaced showing Moss with a yellowish tint in his eyes.

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I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put their blessing hands on me and my family through these hard times. People were talking about my eyes last week. I’m battling something, man, and it’s something internal. Your boy is going to get through it. I got a great team of doctors and got a great family around me.

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ESPN announced that Randy Moss will take an extended leave from Sunday NFL Countdown to address a personal health challenge.

For nearly a decade, Randy has been an essential part of the team, consistently enhancing Countdown with his expertise and passion. He has our full support, and we look forward to his return when he is ready.

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Although Moss hasn’t revealed what exactly he’s battling, some rumors have floated around the Internet. Larry Fitzgerald tweeted that Randy Moss has liver cancer, information he admitted being let on while attending the 66th Hall of Fame Ceremony in Las Vegas. Even former Vikings player Brett Favre stated that Moss is undergoing treatment for cancer.

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Thaddeus Moss slams Larry Fitzgerald, refutes liver cancer diagnosis rumors

Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss, slammed Larry Fitzgerald for the spread of misinformation regarding his dad’s health. In a tweet, Junior Moss criticized Fitzgerald for making private matters public.

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Randy Moss (Image via The Providence Journal)

Thaddeus also acknowledged that his father doesn’t speak personally to Fitzgerald Jr. and advised himself to check his sources.

This is disgusting. You have no right to try to make private matters public for the sake of engagement. I do not believe my father talks to you, so check your f*cking sources.

Thaddeus Moss wrote on X

He also responded to Brett Favre’s tweet. Thaddeus appreciated Favre’s acknowledgment and regards while politely refuting the claim that the ailment Randy Moss is undergoing is liver cancer.

Brett, the support is appreciated, truly. This is not true. My father will address the world when he is ready to.

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The younger Moss followed his father’s footsteps, purveying into the NFL after a short stint at NC State and LSU. Thaddeus played for Washington and Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in 2020.