Nearly seven months after the shocking news of Hall of Famer Randy Moss’s battle with bile duct cancer, fans and the football world have reason to celebrate. An encouraging update has emerged, shining a hopeful light on his health journey and what lies ahead.
Hall of Famer Randy Moss Set for a Comeback on Sunday NFL Countdown
According to Andrew Marchand of “The Athletic,” ESPN has confirmed that the Hall of Fame wide receiver will return to the network full-time for Sunday NFL Countdown in 2025.
After being forced to miss the final two months of last year due to a cancer diagnosis, ESPN expects Hall of Fame WR Randy Moss to return to a full-time role on “Sunday NFL Countdown,” the network confirmed to @AndrewMarchand.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) July 1, 2025
In November 2024, Moss was diagnosed with bile duct cancer, and in December, he announced his battle publicly. The bile duct is between the pancreas and the liver.
On Instagram Live, Moss, wielding a cane, thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support.
He also mentioned that he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving, and a week before announcing his cancer diagnosis, said he underwent a six-hour procedure to remove it. Moss was hospitalized for six days following the surgery.
The operation, known as a Whipple procedure, included removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct. Moss also mentioned he would undergo radiation and chemotherapy additionally.
“I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was,” Moss said. “All the prayers, the well wishes, I really felt that, my family felt that.”
He missed the last few months of the 2024-25 NFL season and officially stepped away from Sunday NFL Countdown on Dec. 6.
“As soon as I get healthy to get back out with guys, I will be on set,” Moss said. “Hopefully, I can be with you guys soon. My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
On Feb. 9, 2025, he returned to the set in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. To wish him well, a video package featuring comments from Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Jerry Rice, Steve Smith Sr. and Justin Jefferson was put together.
“I couldn’t do it alone,” Moss said while crying. “It’s been hard, but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me, man, so I’m happy to be here.”
After an illustrious 14-season NFL career with 982 receptions, 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns, Moss is set to make a highly anticipated return to ESPN. Since joining the network in 2016 following a brief stint at FOX Sports, Moss has become a respected analyst, and his comeback promises fresh insights and excitement for football fans nationwide.
