ESPN announces Randy Moss' exit from 'Sunday NFL Countdown' amid 'personal heath challenge'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss will be on a break from his role as an analyst on ESPN's ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ after revealing he is “battling something internally”.

The network issued a statement, announcing his hiatus. It wrote, “Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss will step away from Sunday NFL Countdown for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge.”

The Friday, December 6, announcement also stated that Moss “has been an invaluable member of the team” for almost ten years, before adding, “He has ESPN's full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”

Randy Moss asked for prayer amid health issue

This came a few days after the 47-year-old retired football wide receiver revealed about his health battle with his fans and followers on social media on December1.

He shared, “We were talking about my eyes last week, and I just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally.”

Moss further expressed his gratitude for “great doctors” as he noted, “I couldn't miss the show, I wanted to be here with you guys, I feel great. But if you see me with these Michigan turnover glasses I have on, it's not me being disrespectful because I'm on television.”

“I'm battling something, I need prayer warriors. God bless you all, and thanks for the prayers,” he added, without giving out much detail on his diagnosis.

Fans shower love and blessings on Randy Moss

Meanwhile, people have continued to send prayers to Moss online as a fan tweeted, “Prayers up for @RandyMoss and his family. May God cover you and heal you from whatever it is you’re going through. Praying for full restoration. In Jesus name, Amen. 🙏🏽.”

Another fan wrote, “🙏 @RandyMoss God's got you 💜💛.”

The third one added, “Prayers and positive vibes to him and his entire family.”

“Get well soon Randy 🙏,” a user commented.

The second one said, “Totally understand Randy! Battling health stuff myself. Feel better and will see you back soon!”

A tweet read, “Wishing you the best in comfort while taking care of yourself. Will for sure be missed. Looking forward to your return.”

Another tweet said, “Keep your Head up @RandyMoss I wish you a speedy recovery.  I'll keep you in my thoughts and Prayers hope you're feeling better.  Get well Brother stay blessed ❤️🙏🏈🙂💛 #PrayForRandy #RandyMoss #RandyMoss #ESPN #Moss #NFLCountdown #NFLnaESPN.”

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