MINNEAPOLIS – After announcing he was retiring from broadcasting earlier this month, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss told fans Friday that he had been diagnosed with cancer.

In an Instagram live stream Friday afternoon, Moss told fans concerned about his health that he is a “cancer survivor.” He revealed that 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 the bile duct “right between the pancreas and the liver.”

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

Moss, 47, stepped down from his broadcast role at ESPN Earlier this month, the network cited a “personal health challenge” as the reason.

First, the legend of the Minnesota Vikings revealed his health problems On December 1, he addressed fans on Instagram, saying he was “struggling with something inside” and asking for prayers.

Since then, Moss has received an outpouring of support from media colleagues, former players and others the Vikings organization.

“I just want to send him our well wishes and support on behalf of the entire Minnesota Vikings organization,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “We love Randy and know our fan base feels the same way.”

Moss played 14 seasons in the league with the Vikings, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers and is fourth all-time in receiving yards (15,292) and second in receiving touchdowns (156). He retired in 2012, joined ESPN in 2016 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.