NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'

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Retired football star has been privately battling an undisclosed medical issue.

“Me and my wife and my family, we are battling something internally,” Moss, 47, said during the Sunday, December 1, broadcast of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. “You know, I have some great doctors around me. I couldn’t miss the show, I wanted to be here with you guys.”

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He added, “I feel great, but if you see me with these Michigan Turnover glasses that I have on, it’s not being disrespectful ‘cause I’m on television. I’m battling something [and] I need all the prayer warriors. God bless you and thanks for the prayers.”

All of Moss’ Sunday NFL Countdown cohosts subsequently put on their own reading glasses in solidarity.

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Moments before the ESPN show went live, Moss shared a behind-the-scenes video to his Instagram.

“I just wanted to give you all a little message,” he began. “This is a message for all the men. I’m sitting here on the stage … and throughout the week of the holiday, your boy has been battling something internal.”

Moss further asked for the “prayer warriors” to “put their blessing hands” on him and his family “in these hard times.”

“People have been talking about my eyes last week and you know I’m here,” Moss added. “It’s something internal. Your boy’s gonna get through it. I got a great team of doctors and a great family around me.”

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He continued, “All you men, do your checkups, get your bloodwork done and we’ll work through it.”

Fellow sportscasters and all shared their well wishes in the comments section.

“Sending you a big hug and 🙏🏽,” Thompson, 42, replied.

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Randy, who did not disclose his condition, is married to Lydia Moss. He is also the father of four children from a past relationship and has previously been candid about their support.

“I think when you look, at the end of the day, of the definition of family, I think it’s just more something that I’ve always wanted,” Randy said on a September 2020 episode of ’s “DangerTalk” podcast. “It’s more of us just being able to love and love your family for who they are.”

He added, “The game of football has brought so many smiles to my family and friends’ faces. Just being able to enjoy your family while they’re here and just love them for who they are is the best advice that I can give right now.”

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NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'

NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'

NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'

NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'

NFL Alum Randy Moss Says He Is 'Battling Something Internally'