Randy Moss was on someone’s mind Minnesota Vikings big on Monday night after the former NFL superstar announced he was diagnosed with cancer last week.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter and former Vikings star Jake Reed walked onto the field with a Moss jersey in hand.
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Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left, talks with former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter, right, before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
“Let’s make Moss cancer,” the US Bank Stadium announcer said.
The two players held up the jerseys as the officials conducted the coin toss with the captains of each team in midfield.
In the first quarter, Vikings star Justin Jefferson caught a touchdown pass from Sam Darnold. He looked into the camera and shouted, “We love you, Randy!” That was for you.’
Mos said on Friday he was a “cancer survivor” adding that he spent six days in hospital and underwent surgery. He thanked his team of doctors and everyone who prayed for him.
“I’m a cancer survivor,” Moss said. “It was some tough times, but we got through it.”
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December 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up before the game against the Chicago Bears at US Bank Stadium. (Brad Rempel-Imagn images)
Moss said doctors found cancer in his bile duct “right between the pancreas and the liver.”
“I didn’t think I would ever be in this position, as healthy as I thought I was.”
Moss left his role as an analyst on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” earlier this month.
“As soon as I’m healthy and can get back out there with the boys, I’ll be on set. Hopefully I can be with you soon,” Moss said.
“My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
The 47-year-old Moss was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 after playing fourteen seasons with the Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots (2007-10), Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012).
January 17, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Randy Moss on the ESPN Monday Night Countdown set prior to an NFC Wild Card playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
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Moss is second in NFL history with 156 touchdown catches and had an NFL record 23 touchdown receptions for the Patriots in 2007.
Fox News’ Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.
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