Randy Moss didn’t need there to be any confusion.
The Corridor of Fame large receiver and present ESPN analyst revealed firstly of “Sunday NFL Countdown” that he’s “battling something internally” and that he would possibly have to put on sun shades throughout the present.
“I just wanted to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally,” Moss mentioned, whereas additionally posting a video to Instagram with an analogous message. “I’ve some nice docs round me. I couldn’t miss the present. I wished to be right here with you guys. I really feel nice.
“But if y’all see me with these Michigan turnover glasses that I have on, it’s not being disrespectful because I’m on television, man. I’m battling something. I need all the prayer warriors.”
put on throughout “Sunday NFL Countdown.” Screengrab by way of X/@_MLFootball
Whereas Moss didn’t reveal what particularly he’s battling, he did encourage individuals to “do your checkups, get your bloodwork done” within the Instagram video — including that this has occurred “throughout the week of the holidays.”
As soon as Moss completed speaking in regards to the sun shades, host Mike Greenberg, former quarterback Alex Smith, former head coach Rex Ryan and former linebacker Tedy Bruschi all pulled out glasses on the identical time to put on alongside Moss, whereas NFL insider Adam Schefter — standing subsequent to the principle set within the studio — did the identical whereas giving his first replace.
Schefter, a Michigan alum, joked that the glasses appeared like those worn by Wolverines defenders after they pressure turnovers, Moss mentioned in his Instagram video.
“All for one and one for all,” Greenberg mentioned as he slid the glasses on his face. “If he’s wearing glasses, we’re all wearing glasses today.”
Moss made six Professional Bowls and topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season 10 instances throughout a 14-year profession — one which included stints with the Vikings, Patriots, Raiders and 49ers — that ended following the 2012 season.
He labored for Fox Sports activities after retiring earlier than becoming a member of ESPN in 2016, the place he’s now an everyday member of the “Sunday NFL Countdown” crew.
In 2018, Moss was inducted into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame throughout his first 12 months of eligibility.
