NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss revealed to fans in an Instagram live stream on Friday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

During the livestream, Moss said he was a “cancer survivor,” adding he spent six days in the hospital and underwent surgery. He thanked his medical team and everyone who prayed for him.

“I survived cancer,” Moss said. “Some difficult times, but we made it through.”

Moss said doctors found cancer in his bile duct “right between the pancreas and the liver.”

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“I didn’t think I would ever be in this position, as healthy as I thought I was.”

Moss stepped down from his role as an analyst on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 6.

“As soon as I’m healthy and able to go out with guys again, I’ll be on set. … Hopefully I can be with you soon,” Moss said.

“My goal is to be on television again with my team.”

NFL legend Randy Moss is stepping away from ESPN for an “extended period” due to health reasons

In a statement from ESPN, it was announced that Moss took an extended step away from ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” in early December to focus on a personal health issue.

“(Moss) touched on the topic briefly at the start of the show on December 1st. For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently taking Countdown to new heights with his insight and passion. “He has the full support of ESPN and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” ESPN’s statement said.

Moss revealed last week that he was battling an illness.

“I just wanted to let viewers know that me, my wife and my family are struggling with something inside. I have some great doctors around me. I couldn’t miss the show. I wanted to be here with you,” Moss said during ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” last week.

“I feel great. But if you see me with these ‘Michigan sales glasses’ that I’m wearing, it’s not disrespectful because I’m on TV. It’s because I’m fighting something. I need all the prayer warriors. God bless me.” All of you. Thank you for the prayers.”

During FOX NFL Sunday, several of Moss’ ex-New England Patriots Teammates, including Tom Brady, voiced their support for Moss.

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“One of the greatest teammates and friends of all time who remains in touch to this day,” Brady said during the FOX broadcast. “Our hearts are obviously with you, our prayers, all our positive energy. We love you so much, man.”

Rob Gronkowski added: “We are thinking of you, Randy. We love you, man.”

Moss, 47, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018 after playing 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004, 2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots (2007-10) and Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012).

Moss is second in NFL history with 156 touchdown catches and had an NFL record 23 TD receptions for the Patriots in 2007.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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