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Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, a member of the NFL’s Hall of Fame, has announced he is undergoing treatment for cancer. <\/b><\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“I am a cancer survivor. Some trying times, but we made it through.<\/p>\n
“Yes, it’s going to be a tough road with some chemo and radiation, but, like I said, man, I’m good.”<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.”<\/p>\n
Moss caught 982 passes for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns in 218 career games during his 14-year career in the NFL. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n