This offseason was supposed to be Foster Moreau’s chance to earn a long term free agent deal. And he was holding a free agent visit in New Orleans, when he received terrible news.
While taking his physical with the Saints — often the last step in the process before signing his new deal — they discovered he has cancer.
Moreau took it in stride, instead focusing on the positive as the early detection may save his life.
Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)
— Foster Moreau (@fhmoreau) March 22, 2023
That being said, I’ll go kick this thing’s ass and get back to doing what I love! AMDG!
— Foster Moreau (@fhmoreau) March 22, 2023
Moreau was a fourth round pick by the Raiders out of LSU. He appeared in 61 games, starting 34 games in four seasons and the number two tight end across from Darren Waller.
Moreau outplayed his draft status and was highly regarded as a blocking tight end with surprisingly good hands.
The moment he recovers from this, there should be plenty of interest to welcome him back to the NFL.
It was a pleasure coving him for four seasons with the Raiders and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.