The sports world has united in support of NFL legend Randy Moss following his recent announcement of a cancer diagnosis. During an Instagram live stream, Moss revealed he underwent six days of hospitalization and surgery for cancer in his bile duct, located between the pancreas and the liver. Despite these challenging circumstances, Moss declared himself a cancer survivor, highlighting his resilience.

Former NFL player Randy Moss with his wife Lydia Griffith at the New England Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Tom Brady. (Eric Canha-USA Today Sports)

Former teammates and organizations rallied behind Moss with messages of support on social media. Julian Edelman, a former Patriots teammate, praised Moss's mental fortitude, while Rob Gronkowski expressed confidence in Moss's ability to overcome this challenge. Moss recently stepped away from his analyst role on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" on December 6th, but expressed his hope to return as soon as his health allows.

Randy Moss broadcasting from the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set. (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)

Randy Moss on the ESPN Monday Night Countdown set in January 2022. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

Moss, a Pro Football Hall of Famer with a 14-season NFL career, holds the second-highest all-time receiving yards record for the Minnesota Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro is set to turn 48 in February.