Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss spoke out on Sunday about why he wears glasses and revealed that he is battling an illness.
The former Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots star wide receiver did not say specifically what he was dealing with.
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Randy Moss appears on ESPN's “Monday Night Countdown” set before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. . (Kirby Lee-USA Today Sports)
“I just wanted to let the viewers know that me and my wife and my family are battling something internally. I have some great doctors around me,” he said on ESPN's “Sunday NFL Countdown.” he said. “I couldn't have missed the show. I wanted to be here with you all. It's a great feeling. But when you see me wearing these 'Michigan Turnover Glasses,' it's just a TV show.” It's not disrespectful just because you're on the show.'' It's because you're fighting something.
“I need all the prayer warriors. God bless you. Thank you for your prayers.”
In a video posted to her Instagram, Moss encouraged her male followers to get regular check-ups and blood tests.
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss and quarterback Tom Brady embrace after scoring against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field on August 28, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. . (Jeff Burke-USA Today Sports)
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“We're going to get through it,” he added.
Moss was able to overcome his illness, joining fellow ESPN co-hosts Mike Greenberg, Rex Ryan, Alex Smith and Tedy Bruschi.
“That's a great quote. All for one, one for all. If he was wearing glasses, we're all wearing glasses today,” Greenberg said. .
Moss turns 48 in February. He was a six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro in the NFL.
Randy Moss poses with his wife Lydia Griffith during the Tom Brady Hall of Fame induction ceremony of the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on June 12, 2024 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Eric Kanha-USA Today Sports)
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He played in the league for 14 years.
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