NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss returned to television sets on Sunday in New Orleans, as millions of viewers flipped on their televisions in advance of the Super Bowl.
The ESPN analyst had been absent for two months since disclosing his cancer diagnosis.
“Guys, it’s been hard, but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me,” an emotional Moss said as he dabbed away tears on “Sunday NFL Countdown.” “I’m happy to be here.”
His NFL counterparts shared similar sentiments on Sunday.
“It’s great to have you back,” said Tom Brady, the former quarterback turned Fox color commentator.
A video message featuring Brady, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett aired on the program, bringing Moss to tears.
“I can’t do it alone,” he said. “And I really thank y’all, the NFL, my teammates.”
Moss told fans on Instagram Live that he would undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment after doctors found a tumor in his bile duct.
• Liam Griffin can be reached at lgriffin@washingtontimes.com.
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