Randy Moss Labels Himself a Cancer Survivor After Surgery

“I am a cancer survivor,” said Randy Moss on Instagram Live. Not long after revealing he’s been battling liver cancer, the football legend is now saying he won his fight against the disease.

He still has to do chemo and radiation, but he said a successful surgery has him currently cancer free.

“Some trying times for sure, but we made it through.”

"I am a cancer survivor. Some trying times for sure, but we made it through."

Glad to hear it, @RandyMoss. Thinking about and praying for you and your family as you finish treatments 🙏💜💛

Let's Moss Cancer! pic.twitter.com/22chr9EkBU

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 13, 2024

A week after asking for prayers for an undisclosed personal medical issue, ESPN announced that Moss will be taking time away “for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge” with no timetable set for his return.

“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating ‘Countdown’ with his insight and passion. He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” said the network in a statement.

Before catching the NFL by storm in 1998, the Rand, W.Va. native caught 174 passes for 3,529 yards and 54 touchdowns in two seasons at Marshall. He set several national and school records during his time in college football.

Most notably, Moss won the 1997 Biletnikoff Award, presented to the nation’s best wide receiver. His 26 touchdowns set an FBS (Division-I) record. Overall, Moss recorded 96 receptions for 1,820 yards that season.

For a related story, Randy Moss explained why he’s not that excited about his College Football Hall of Fame induction.