Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico pay emotional tribute to Randy Moss during “SNF.”

Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico pay emotional tribute to Randy Moss during “SNF.”

Commentary from NBC announcers Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico during the Green Bay Packers-Seattle Seahawks game Football on Sunday evenings Things took a heartfelt turn when the two decided to deliver an emotional message to Randy Moss.

Moss, who has worked as an ESPN analyst since 2016, recently announced that he was diagnosed with cancer. He revealed that doctors had surgically removed a cancerous mass between his pancreas and liver and that he will likely continue to be treated with chemotherapy and radiation.

Given Moss’ battle with cancer, Collinsworth and Tirico made sure to give a heartfelt shoutout to the Hall of Famers on the broadcast.

“Can we say hello to Randy Moss and wish him well?,” Collinsworth said. “We are currently fighting cancer. Simply one of the greatest players in the history of our game. When he came on stage, this guy just exploded…

“You just love being around him. He had a reputation as a player who said, “Oh, he’s a little rough, whatever.” Not at all, just not at all. I’m just thinking about you and praying for you,” Collinsworth added.

Tirico also told a touching story about how Moss received a standing ovation at Tom Brady’s ceremony at Gillette Stadium earlier this year.

“Just an appreciation for this great season with Tom and what he meant to them and a lot of people around the league,” Tirico said. “Randy, we’re praying for you and thinking about you, man.”

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