NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss has reached a major milestone in his health journey. The Minnesota Vikings legend, who revealed last year he had been diagnosed with bile duct cancer, rang the bell at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute on Thursday, marking the completion of his treatment.
Moss, 48, shared words of gratitude with the hospital staff who supported him through months of treatment. “I want to thank everybody at this hospital for welcoming me to be a part of their family,” he said, surrounded by care teams and loved ones.
Moss first disclosed his diagnosis in December 2024, taking time away from ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown to focus on his health. Though he surprised fans with an emotional return during Super Bowl coverage, he spent much of the past year quietly undergoing treatment.
In July, ESPN announced Moss would officially return full-time to Countdown this season, signaling both his recovery and readiness to get back to the game he loves.
Atrium Health honored Moss with a celebratory post on Instagram: “‘Let’s Moss cancer’ — and he did just that! … Throughout a journey filled with challenges, Randy met each moment with the same grit and determination that defined his legendary career.”
Throughout his battle, Moss found strength not only in his family and medical team but also in his sports community. He was part of Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders’ support group as Sanders fought his own health challenges while coaching at Colorado.
That camaraderie, coupled with Moss’s resilience, carried him through one of the toughest challenges of his life.
Moss’s recovery is the latest chapter in a life already defined by greatness. Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998, he became one of the most electrifying receivers in NFL history. Over 14 seasons, Moss recorded 982 catches, 15,292 receiving yards, and 156 touchdowns, earning six Pro Bowl selections, four All-Pro honors, and a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Now, he adds another victory to his resume: beating cancer.
