NFL legend Randy Moss has asked fans for prayers after opening up about a health issue he is facing during an appearance on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.
The 47-year-old former New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings receiver revealed he has been “battling something internal” and explained why he started wearing tinted glasses on the show.
Despite his health concerns, Moss reassured fans that he was going to be fine and would surely sail past the battles he was facing.
“I have some great doctors around me,” Moss said during the broadcast. “I couldn’t miss the show, I wanted to be here with you guys, I feel great. But if y’all see me with these Michigan turnover glasses that I have on, it’s not being disrespectful. I’m battling something.”
PRAYERS UP FOR RANDY MOSS????
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“Your boy has been battling something internally. I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put their blessed hands on me & my family through these hard times.”@RandyMoss, the whole NFL world is praying for you & with you ❤️
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In a video shared on Instagram before the show, Moss provided more context on the issue and said the health situation had persisted over the last week.
He then urged fans to prioritize their health and also conduct regular checkups to make sure all is in place. He captioned his post, “Go get ur checkups!! Prayer Warriors I need u.”
“Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internal,” Moss said in the video. “I got a great team of doctors, and I got a great family around me.”
Moss has however not disclosed specific details about the illness or the reason for the glasses, but he emphasized his confidence in his medical team to help him get past this.
Moss’ ESPN colleagues and fans have since shown their support, flooding social media with well-wishes as he battles his health issues.
One fan lauded Moss’ vulnerability and said: “I don’t think people realize how hard it probably was for Randy, as a man, to ask for help. We are told our whole lives that’s a sign of weakness, and will do anything to avoid showing weakness. Prayers for Randy. I hope he sees all the support.”
“Stop what you’re doing right now, send good vibes or pray to whatever God you believe in for my GOAT Randy Moss”, another added.
Randy Moss is a Hall of Fame wide receiver who played 14 seasons in the NFL and he remains one of the league’s most iconic figures over the past two decades.
