Randy Moss Making Return to ESPN for Super Bowl

Months after taking time away and then eventually revealing he beat cancer, Randy Moss is ready to make his triumphant return to ESPN. Moss’ return to Sunday NFL Countdown will be on the grandest stage in the sport, a stage he experienced twice as a player, the Super Bowl.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news late Saturday night, saying Moss will be back on the air at 10 am live from New Orleans.

A huge welcome back: Hall-of-Fame WR Randy Moss is returning to ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Sunday, 10 am et, live from New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/323XZqfBQs

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 9, 2025

A week after asking for prayers for an undisclosed personal medical issue, ESPN announced that Moss would be taking time away “for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge” with no timetable set for his return.

“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating ‘Countdown’ with his insight and passion. He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” said the network in a statement.

Before catching the NFL by storm in 1998, the Rand, W.Va. native caught 174 passes for 3,529 yards and 54 touchdowns in two seasons at Marshall. He set several national and school records during his time in college football.

Most notably, Moss won the 1997 Biletnikoff Award, presented to the nation’s best wide receiver. His 26 touchdowns set an FBS (Division-I) record. Overall, Moss recorded 96 receptions for 1,820 yards that season.

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