Corridor of Famer Randy Moss goes to take an prolonged depart of absence from ESPN’s “NFL Countdown” to take care of a private well being subject, the community mentioned.
“Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer Randy Moss will step away from ‘NFL Countdown’ for an prolonged time to give attention to a private well being problem,” ESPN mentioned in a press release. “He briefly addressed the matter at the beginning of the present on Dec. 1. For practically a decade, Randy has been a useful member of the group, constantly elevating ‘Countdown’ together with his perception and fervour. He has ESPN’s full assist, and we stay up for welcoming him again when he’s prepared.”
Moss’ actual prognosis is unknown. Moss, 47, is not going to get replaced within the interim interval. The earlier Sunday, Moss addressed his points on “Countdown,” whereas sporting sun shades.
“I simply needed to let the viewers know that me and my spouse, me and my household, we’re battling one thing internally,” Moss mentioned. “I’ve some nice docs round me. I couldn’t miss the present. I needed to be right here with you guys. I really feel nice.
“But when y’all see me with these Michigan turnover glasses that I’ve on, it’s not being disrespectful as a result of I’m on tv, man. I’m battling one thing. I would like all of the prayer warriors.”
Moss is taken into account one of many best receivers in NFL historical past. He’s fourth all-time with 15,292 receiving yards in 14 seasons. He was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2018.
He beforehand labored on each Sunday and “Monday Night time Countdown,” however lower down by his personal alternative to only Sundays previous to final season.
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