Corridor of Fame extensive receiver Randy Moss is stepping away from his ESPN analyst function for an prolonged time to give attention to a private well being problem, the community mentioned in a press release.
The 47-year-old Moss revealed final week that he’s coping with a well being situation and requested followers to wish for him and his household.
Moss made his announcement on Instagram from the set of the community’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” present. He directed his message to males and urged them to get checkups and bloodwork completed, with out specifying any specific sickness.
“I simply ask for all of the prayer warriors to place their blessing fingers on me and my household by these arduous instances. Individuals had been speaking about my eyes final week,” Moss mentioned earlier than placing on a pair of sun shades. “I’m battling one thing, man, and it’s one thing inside, your boy goes to get by it. I bought an incredible group of medical doctors and bought an incredible household round me.”
Moss performed 14 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers. He ranks second to Jerry Rice with 156 landing catches and had 982 catches for 15,292 yards.
Moss was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2018.
“Randy has been a useful member of the group, constantly elevating Countdown together with his perception and fervour,” ESPN mentioned in its assertion. “He has ESPN’s full assist, and we stay up for welcoming him again when he’s prepared.”