MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings legend Randy Moss has announced he was diagnosed with cancer.
"Your boy is a cancer survivor," said Moss, who was using a cane, on an Instagram Live Friday afternoon.
Moss said he has a long road ahead of him, which will include chemotherapy.
Moss, who is currently on an "extended leave" from his role at ESPN, thanked his fans for their prayers as he battles the illness.
"I felt all the prayers coming through, I really did," said Moss who revealed he was in the hospital for the past six days.
"Just got out today, thank god!" he exclaimed.
Moss initially caused widespread speculation after asking for prayers on Dec. 1.
"I'm battling something. I need all the prayer warriors. God bless you all, and thanks for the prayers," said Moss.
Moss spent seven seasons with the Vikings before being traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2005. He spent a handful of years in New England before returning to Minnesota for a short stint in 2010 but only played four games before going to Tennessee. He ended his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.
Moss played in 113 games with Minnesota and is second in franchise history in receiving yards (9,316) and receiving touchdowns (92). He was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and has been an analyst for ESPN since 2016.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.