Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN to take care of an undisclosed well being situation.
“Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss will step away from ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge,” ESPN reporter Adam Schefter posted on social media Friday.
The community stated Moss “briefly addressed the matter” at the beginning of Sunday’s present.
The 47-year-old large receiver stated he’s battling “something internal” with out providing way more data, aside from saying viewers observed a yellowing of his eyes. Moss closed his assertion by urging everybody to “do your check-ups, get you bloodwork done.”
He’s anticipated to return to ESPN sooner or later sooner or later.
“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating ‘Countdown’ with his insight and passion,” the community stated. “He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”
Moss exploded onto the skilled soccer scene in 1998 when he caught 17 touchdowns en path to being named Offensive Rookie of the 12 months. He was voted to the Professional Bowl six instances and performed for 5 groups earlier than retiring in 2012.
Moss nonetheless holds the NFL file for landing receptions in a single season. He hauled down 23 scoring passes in 2007 whereas enjoying with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
