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Randy Moss left in tears by Tom Brady surprise as he makes emotional return to NFL Countdown after cancer diagnosis
Randy Moss was left in tears as he watched messages of support from the likes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick on his return to NFL Countdown. The ESPN analyst stepped away from his role with the network two months ago after undergoing cancer surgery. Moss has returned to ESPN ahead of Super Bowl LIXSUNSPSPEC/Getty He made his comeback to TV for this year’s Super Bowl, sitting inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans alongside his Countdown co-hosts. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the venue this evening, and to mark Moss’ return to ESPN, he was welcomed back by a video that featured well wishes from Belichick, Brady, Justin Jefferson and others. “Welcome back Randy, I’m sure all the guys from the set have missed you, and we’ve all missed you as well,” former teammate Brady said. “You’ve been a fixture on that show for a long time, and you were a fixture on the field too. “As great as you were on the field, showing everyone the strength and resilience of how you performed in your Hall of Fame career, you’ve impressed and inspired us with what you’ve done off the field.” Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jefferson, meanwhile, described looking up to Moss as a child, adding that he was ‘inspired’ by his story. Other NFL stars and legends, including Malik Nabers, Micah Parsons and Jerry Rice, welcomed Moss back to work in the moving video. The messages of support left Moss in tears, and he thanked everyone for their love as he sat behind the Countdown desk. “I’m going to be a big cry baby here,” he said, wiping tears from his eyes. “I couldn’t do it alone. It’s been hard, but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me, man, so I’m happy to be here. Moss was in tears as he made his return to NFL CountdownX: ESPN Brady was one of many stars who sent their well wishes to MossX: ESPN View Tweet: https://t.co/jZ7duYR2PT “God bless you all.” Moss said it was his goal to be at this year’s Super Bowl after announcing last December that he was a cancer survivor, having had a cancerous mass removed from his bile duct, between his liver and pancreas. He had a six-day stint in a Charlotte-area hospital following a six-hour surgery to treat the cancer. “Your boy is a cancer survivor,” Moss said at the time, before thanking his family, doctors and supporters. “Some trying times, of course, but we made it through. And, for that, I thank you all.” NFL fans also sent their best wishes to Moss, and shared their delight at seeing him back on TV, as ESPN shared a clip of his return online. Read More on Super Bowl LIX Follow LIVE build-up to Super Bowl LIX here ‘That hurts bodies’ – Patrick Mahomes outlines major concerns with proposed NFL change ahead of Super Bowl Emotional DeAndre Hopkins desperate to win first Super Bowl for blind mom who’s never seen him play in NFL ‘Never be done again’ – Patrick Mahomes in awe of historic Michael Jordan feat that Chiefs QB doesn’t think he can reach ‘It shocked me’ – Tom Brady’s ‘nervous’ Fox debut stunned the man who caught NFL legend’s historic final touchdown Who is performing the Super Bowl halftime show and who will be singing the National Anthem? How to follow Super Bowl 2025 – TV channel, live streaming and talkSPORT coverage for NFL showpiece FOLLOW – talkSPORT End Zone YouTube Channel brings you all the latest news, views and analysis OFFER – See all Super Bowl odds and bet boosts over at talkSPORT BET BUY HERE – Brewdog launches new beer to celebrate Super Bowl 2025 “Great to have you back, Randy has been in my thoughts and prayers. Let’s beat this thing,” one person wrote. “We love you Randy,” another said. “A legend back where he belongs,” a third concluded. Follow our brand new talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook as we bring you all the build-up to the Super Bowl, plus live coverage
Randy Moss was left in tears as he watched messages of support from the likes of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick on his return to NFL Countdown.
The ESPN analyst stepped away from his role with the network two months ago after undergoing cancer surgery.
He made his comeback to TV for this year’s Super Bowl, sitting inside Caesars Superdome in New Orleans alongside his Countdown co-hosts.
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in the venue this evening, and to mark Moss’ return to ESPN, he was welcomed back by a video that featured well wishes from Belichick, Brady, Justin Jefferson and others.
“Welcome back Randy, I’m sure all the guys from the set have missed you, and we’ve all missed you as well,” former teammate Brady said.
“You’ve been a fixture on that show for a long time, and you were a fixture on the field too.
“As great as you were on the field, showing everyone the strength and resilience of how you performed in your Hall of Fame career, you’ve impressed and inspired us with what you’ve done off the field.”
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jefferson, meanwhile, described looking up to Moss as a child, adding that he was ‘inspired’ by his story.
Other NFL stars and legends, including Malik Nabers, Micah Parsons and Jerry Rice, welcomed Moss back to work in the moving video.
The messages of support left Moss in tears, and he thanked everyone for their love as he sat behind the Countdown desk.
“I’m going to be a big cry baby here,” he said, wiping tears from his eyes.
“I couldn’t do it alone. It’s been hard, but I got a lot of love and a lot of people believing in me, man, so I’m happy to be here.
“God bless you all.”
Moss said it was his goal to be at this year’s Super Bowl after announcing last December that he was a cancer survivor, having had a cancerous mass removed from his bile duct, between his liver and pancreas.
He had a six-day stint in a Charlotte-area hospital following a six-hour surgery to treat the cancer.
“Your boy is a cancer survivor,” Moss said at the time, before thanking his family, doctors and supporters.
“Some trying times, of course, but we made it through. And, for that, I thank you all.”
NFL fans also sent their best wishes to Moss, and shared their delight at seeing him back on TV, as ESPN shared a clip of his return online.
Read More on Super Bowl LIX
Follow LIVE build-up to Super Bowl LIX here
‘That hurts bodies’ – Patrick Mahomes outlines major concerns with proposed NFL change ahead of Super Bowl
Emotional DeAndre Hopkins desperate to win first Super Bowl for blind mom who’s never seen him play in NFL
‘Never be done again’ – Patrick Mahomes in awe of historic Michael Jordan feat that Chiefs QB doesn’t think he can reach
‘It shocked me’ – Tom Brady’s ‘nervous’ Fox debut stunned the man who caught NFL legend’s historic final touchdown
Who is performing the Super Bowl halftime show and who will be singing the National Anthem?
How to follow Super Bowl 2025 – TV channel, live streaming and talkSPORT coverage for NFL showpiece
FOLLOW – talkSPORT End Zone YouTube Channel brings you all the latest news, views and analysis
OFFER – See all Super Bowl odds and bet boosts over at talkSPORT BET
BUY HERE – Brewdog launches new beer to celebrate Super Bowl 2025
“Great to have you back, Randy has been in my thoughts and prayers. Let’s beat this thing,” one person wrote.
“We love you Randy,” another said.
“A legend back where he belongs,” a third concluded.
Follow our brand new talkSPORT NFL page on Facebook as we bring you all the build-up to the Super Bowl, plus live coverage
