Tag: Randy Moss

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick welcome Randy Moss back to work

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick welcomed Randy Moss back to “Sunday NFL Countdown”

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and legendary quarterback Tom Brady welcomed Randy Moss back to ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown.”

Moss, who is recovering from cancer treatment, stepped away from the job in December. He returned ahead of the biggest game of the year with the Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

Brady, Belichick and others were part of a video package that was put together for Moss.

“Hey, Randy. Want you to know we’re behind you as you continue your fight. Welcome back to TV and ‘Countdown,'” said Belichick.

Brady then added, “Welcome back, Randy. I’m sure all the guys on set have missed you, but we’ve all missed you, as well. You’ve been a fixture on that show for a long time. You were a fixture on the field.

“For as great as you were on the field at showing everybody the strength and resilience of how you performed over the course of your Hall of Fame career, you’ve impressed and inspired us more than anything with what you’ve done off the field. …You’re a brother to me. I love you more than anything in this world, and it’s so great to have you back.”

Moss, Brady and Belichick were a lethal trio to opposing NFL defenses when the Patriots went unbeaten in the 2007 regular season. The success from that season has stood the test of time and created a lifelong bond between teammates.

Moss is one of the all-time great receivers, but he has taken that success with him to television as one of the most beloved NFL commentators. His return to the “NFL Countdown” desk is good news for everybody.

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Emotional moments as Randy Moss returns to ESPN amid cancer battle

Randy Moss returns to ESPN for Super Bowl Sunday amid cancer battle

A special moment took place on ESPN during its Super Bowl pregame shows on Sunday.

Randy Moss returned to the panel in an emotional moment. The great wideout has been battling cancer.

Randy Moss tearfully thanks supporters for a heartful video in return to ESPN from cancer

What a way to welcome back Randy Moss.

ESPN put together a beautiful video for the return of Randy Moss, the Hall of Fame receiver who had left Sunday NFL Countdown as he battled cancer.

It was a series of former NFL teammates like Tom Brady and current stars like Justin Jefferson who welcomed him back. Moss’s reaction was teary, of course, after he watched the video on Super Bowl Sunday 2025.

“I can’t do it alone,” he said. “And I really thank y’all, the NFL, my teammates … it’s been hard but I got a lot of love and a lot of people who believe in me.”

Watch the whole thing. It’s beautiful.

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Randy Moss returning to Sunday NFL Countdown for the Super Bowl is the best

Welcome back, Randy Moss!!

After Randy Moss revealed his cancer diagnosis to the world, the prayers and tributes poured in.

And now, there’s some amazing news: Moss will be back on the set of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown after he stepped away from the show.

He was virtually there at NFL Honors 2025 to hand out the NFL Comeback Player of the Year, and now he’ll be on the show that’s filming in New Orleans. No word if that’ll be a virtual appearance or in person, but no matter what, this is amazing news.

Enjoy seeing him back on TV for the first time in months.

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Super Bowl 59: Randy Moss set to cover the big game with return to ESPN

On this special Super Bowl Sunday, the pre-game coverage will focus on things other than on the field. 

Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just a big day for the two teams playing in the game but for every team. It can affects free agency, coaching staff moves, and even how they can approach the draft in the coming weeks.

On this special Super Bowl Sunday, the pre-game coverage will focus on things other than on the field.

Randy Moss, a former Vikings legend and Hall of Famer will be returning to ESPN for work on Sunday’s NFL Countdown. He stepped away in December when he announced that he was overcoming a battle with cancer. Moss explained he had cancer, but a procedure removed it, and he was in recovery.

On Saturday night, his co-worker and friend Adam Schefter made the announcement, which excited everyone in the NFL world.

The Vikings social media team shared their excitement as well. Moss has remained a great part of the Vikings family, and all of us here at Vikings Wire could not be happier with a healthy return for him.

 

The Patriots found a really cool way to support Randy Moss during his battle with cancer

What a classy move by the Patriots.

The New England Patriots found a great way to honor their former wide receiver Randy Moss on Saturday as they took the field against the Los Angeles Chargers at home.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer and Patriots great recently revealed a cancer diagnosis, and New England made sure to offer its love by flying his No. 81 on a flag to lead the team on the field.

This was a really cool way for New England to support Moss through his battle with cancer, and Moss responded with words of appreciation for the gesture on Twitter (X).

The 40-7 final score didn’t go the Patriots’ way, but this classy gesture left the team a winner all the same.

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Commanders’ WR Terry McLaurin makes NFL history

Further proof of McLaurin’s greatness.

Quickly, name the only four NFL receivers in history to accomplish a milestone of 50 catches and 900 receiving yards in each of their first six seasons.

Well, first, let’s settle the matter of Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin becoming the fourth NFL player to reach these receiving statistics on Sunday against the Saints.

That’s right. Only four receivers have accomplished these plateaus in NFL history for various reasons. Injury is a major reason, as players get injured occasionally.

In the last 30 years, the game has changed to much more of a passing game, yet still, only four receivers in the previous 30 years have caught 50 passes and accumulated 900 receiving years in their first six NFL seasons.

When you consider the quarterbacks who have started for Washington during his six seasons, McLaurin’s accomplishments become even more noteworthy. Here are the quarterbacks who were passing to McLaurin:

  • 2019: Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins, Colt McCoy
  • 2020: Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen, Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke
  • 2021: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, Garrett Gilbert
  • 2022: Carson Wentz, Taylor Heinicke, Sam Howell
  • 2023: Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett
  • 2024: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota

Going through the list leaves one shaking their head, wondering how it is that McLaurin accomplished this.

OK, who are the other three NFL receivers in modern history who have accomplished these statistics in their first six NFL seasons?

Remarkably, no, not even Jerry Rice. Rice had 49 receptions in his rookie season and began his Hall of Fame credentials.

No, not Art Monk. The NFL season was cut to nine games in his third season due to the players’ strike.

Gary Clark? No. In his fourth season, Clark accumulated 892 receiving yards, falling short by a mere eight yards.

Randy Moss? Yes, you are correct. Further, Moss was, in fact, the very first NFL receiver to reach these heights in each of his first six NFL seasons. In his seventh NFL season, he had only 49 receptions, falling a single reception short of reaching these levels in his first seven seasons.

A.J. Green? Yes, Green accomplished these numbers for his first seven NFL seasons, all with the Bengals. Thus, Green was the first to have 50 receptions and 900 receiving yards in his first seven seasons.

Mike Evans? Evans lives on a planet different from other wide receivers. He has accomplished these numbers for each of his first ten NFL seasons. Of course, he is the only receiver in NFL history to accomplish this in his first ten seasons. In addition, though he missed three games this season, he is on track to again reach these marks in 2024 for his 11th consecutive season!

*In fairness to great receivers like Moss, Rice, Monk, and Clark, none of those guys had the opportunity to play in a 17-game NFL season. From 1978-2020, the NFL played 16-game regular seasons, beginning 17-game schedules in 2021.

Justin Jefferson gives Randy Moss a shoutout after touchdown against the Bears

After his touchdown on Monday Night Football against the Bears, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson let everyone know what was on his mind. 

The Minnesota Vikings came into their Week 15 matchup against the Chicago Bears with much on their minds. From knowing the Lions lost on Sunday to it being the debut of their whiteout uniforms, nothing can be more pressing than the health of their Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss.

After his touchdown on Monday Night Football against the Bears, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson let everyone know what was on his mind.

After the Vikings forced a fumble on a blindside sack by Jonathan Greenard, the offense drove down the field and got their first touchdown of the game. It was a pass from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson in the back of the endzone that they connected on.

After securing the touchdown and doing his usual griddy, Jefferson found the camera and gave Randy Moss a shoutout, reminding him that they got him and “love” him.

Randy Moss announced this week he was a “cancer survivor” after two procedures to remove a tumor between his pancreas and liver.

Justin Jefferson paid tribute to Randy Moss with a heartwarming TD dedication amid cancer battle

What a cool way for the Vikings to support Randy Moss.

This post has been updated with new information.

The Minnesota Vikings and their best player made sure franchise great Randy Moss felt the love after his recent cancer diagnosis.

After Moss shared that he had been receiving treatment for the disease, the Vikings brought back two of his former teammates, Cris Carter and Jake Reid, for Monday night’s home game against the Chicago Bears.

Carter and Reid took the field during the coin toss and held up Moss’ No. 84 Vikings jersey into the air as fans cheered “Randy!” in the stands.

Later in the game, Vikings superstar receiver Justin Jefferson shared his love for Moss and dedicated his first touchdown of the game to him on the ESPN broadcast.

Moss appreciated all the love.

These were such cool tributes from the franchise where Moss made his legend, as it’s clear the entire NFL is rooting for him in his recovery.

Feature image courtesy of ESPN. 

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Vikings legends Jake Reed, Cris Carter honor Randy Moss

The Vikings and their fans have Randy Moss in their thoughts ands prayers

The Minnesota Vikings were hosting the Chicago Bears on Monday.

When it came time for the coin toss, Jake Reed and Cris Carter walked to midfield with the captains. The former wide receivers had an “84” jersey with them to let everyone know they are thinking of Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who is battling cancer.

Justin Jefferson caught a touchdown pass in the first quarter and after the score had a message for Moss, too.