Randy Moss Taking Time Away from ESPN for ‘Health Challenge’

Football fans will be without Randy Moss on their television for an extended period of time.

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 on Friday.

Below is a video of Moss revealing his situation to open Sunday NFL Countdown.

From Sunday NFL Countdown on December 1 pic.twitter.com/6mEj4nzaIQ

— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) December 6, 2024

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 College Football Hall of Fame induction.