Corridor of Fame broad receiver Randy Moss revealed Sunday, first on social media after which on ESPN’s “NFL Countdown,” that he is battling a critical well being difficulty, urging fellow males to get medical checkups.
“All through the week of the vacations, your boy has been battling one thing inside,” Moss mentioned in an Instagram video. “And I simply ask for all of the prayer warriors to place their blessing arms on me and my household by means of these arduous instances. … I am battling one thing, man, and it is one thing inside. Your boy’s gonna get by means of it. I acquired an ideal group of medical doctors, and I acquired an ideal household round me. All you males, man, ya’ll do your checkups and get your bloodwork completed, and we’ll work by means of it, alright? Thanks for the prayers.”
Moss, 47, echoed the remarks in his introduction on “Sunday NFL Countdown,” whereas sporting a pair of sun shades. His feedback — and using the glasses — got here in response to followers speculating about his situation after video surfaced of Moss not too long ago showing on ESPN with a yellowish tint in his eyes. Moss didn’t reveal the particular difficulty from which he’s recovering.
ESPN introduced on Friday that he’ll now take a go away of absence from “Sunday NFL Countdown” to concentrate on his well being.
“Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Randy Moss will step away from Sunday NFL Countdown for an prolonged time to concentrate on a private well being problem. He briefly addressed the matter initially of the present on Dec. 1. For practically a decade, Randy has been a useful member of the group, persistently elevating Countdown together with his perception and fervour. He has ESPN’s full help, and we stay up for welcoming him again when he’s prepared.”
His announcement comes six years after he was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame. The ESPN analyst is broadly thought of one of many prime move catchers to ever play the sport. The six-time Professional Bowler, who started with the Minnesota Vikings and later starred for the New England Patriots, led the NFL in receiving touchdowns 5 completely different instances, setting the document for single-season receiving scores (23) in 2007. Moss ranks second all time in profession receiving touchdowns (156) and fourth all time in profession receiving yards (15,292).
