NFL legend Rando Moss reveals he is “struggling” with an illness ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown Show up, wearing sunglasses. The former Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots star wide receiver did not reveal what illness he is suffering from, but requested viewers and fans to pray for his recovery. “I just wanted to let the audience know that I and my wife and my family are struggling with something internally,” Mr. Moss said during the show, flanked by co-hosts Mike Greenberg, Rex Ryan and Alex. Great doctor.” Smith and Teddy Bruschi.
“I can’t miss the show. I wanted to be here with you guys. I feel great. But if you see me with these ‘Michigan Turnover Glasses’ I’m wearing, it’s not disrespectful Must be because I’m on television, it’s because I’m struggling with something.”
“I need all the prayer warriors. God bless you all. Thank you for the prayers. We will work through this.”
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“You were talking about my eyes last week… I just want to let the audience know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are struggling with something internally.”
“I’m struggling with something. I need all prayer warriors. God bless you all”
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Following Mr. Moss’s update, all of the panel’s co-hosts took off their glasses at the same time and wore them in a show of solidarity with the NFL alumnus. “All for one and one for all,” Mr. Greenberg said, sliding his glasses on his face. “If he’s wearing glasses, we’re all wearing glasses today.”
Mr. Moss, who will turn 48 next year, is a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro after playing 14 years in the NFL. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, his first year of eligibility.
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Internet reacts
As the video clip of Mr Moss’s health update went viral, fans across the board came out in his support and wished him well in his recovery journey.
“The solidarity of these people wearing glasses with him fills my heart,” one user said, while another said: “I love Randy the goat!!! Praying for you.”
A third user speculated: “Eye changes are most common in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. This is especially true for patients with head and neck cancer because the radiation is delivered close to the eyes.”
Notably, before joining the ESPN crew in 2016, where he is now a regular member of the “Sunday NFL Countdown” crew, Mr. Moss also worked for Fox Sports as a broadcaster.