Randy Moss, Hall of Fame wide receiver and current ESPN analyst, announced his decision to step away from his role on “Sunday NFL Countdown” to focus on a personal health challenge.
Moss, who has been a staple on the show since joining ESPN in 2016, made the decision public through a statement provided by the network.
ESPN said Moss will “step away from ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge.”
“Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating Countdown with his insight and passion,” the statement adds. “He has ESPN’s full support and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”
Moss’s Health Concerns
Moss’s stunning announcement comes after he was hit with viewer concerns about his appearance. The fears were specifically due to his eyes looking yellow during broadcasts.
“I just want to share something with you all,” Moss said at the start of last week’s show before putting sunglasses on.
Moss went on to say that he wanted to “let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally…I have some great doctors around me…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.”
The exact nature of his health issue remains undisclosed. However, Moss has bravely used this moment to urge men to prioritize their health by getting regular check-ups.
‘Battling Something Internal’
Moss addressed the situation in a video posted on Instagram earlier this week.
“Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internal,” he said. “I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put their blessings on me and my family in these hard times.”
The news has been met with an outpouring of support from fans, fellow analysts, and the sports community at large.
Moss was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He is celebrated for his record-breaking career with teams like the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots.
As a Dallas Cowboys fan, I’ll never forget his first Thanksgiving Day game. There, he reminded Jerry Jones that the team probably shouldn’t have skipped over him during the NFL Draft.
Moss hammered them with just three catches – three catches that went for 163 yards and three touchdowns.
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