Randy Moss reacts to Patriots’ on-field tribute after cancer diagnosis

By Conor Ryan Weeks after Randy Moss went public with a cancer diagnosis , the Patriots paid tribute to the former wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer ahead of Saturdays game against the Chargers.

Ahead of kickoff, a flag featuring Moss name and Patriots No.

81 jersey was carried along the Gillette Stadium sidelines.

On the stadiums video board, a photo of Moss reeling in a one-handed touchdown was put on display along with the phrase: Moss Out Cancer.

Fans, we ask you to please stand and cheer on Randy Moss as we aim to Moss Out Cancer, the video screen noted.

Lets show Randy how much support he has from all of us in New England.

The Patriots tribute to their former wideout did not go unnoticed by Moss.

Its the BIG crybaby here........Wanna thank u all for this!!LUV IS ALWAYS IN THE AIR, Moss posted to X.

It's the BIG crybaby here........Wanna thank u all for this!!LUV IS ALWAYS IN THE AIR https://t.co/mcbYsVAaCr This stands as the latest tribute that Moss has received from the New England crowd this year, with the former star receiver moved to tears after getting an extended ovation while speaking during Tom Bradys Patriots Hall-of-Fame induction in June.

All love for @RandyMoss pic.twitter.com/8XTi1YYTnW Earlier this month, Moss went on Instagram Live and announced that doctors found a cancerous mass in his bile duct between his pancreas and liver, necessitating a whipple procedure surgery to help remove the cancerous mass.

I am a cancer survivor.

Some trying times, but we made it through.

I didnt think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was, Moss, donning a hoodie that said Team Moss, said in the social-media video.

Moss who took a leave of absence from his media obligations on ESPN this month is still set to undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatments as part of his recovery.

Moss has received several tributes and shoutouts across the NFL since going public with his cancer diagnosis.

The Minnesota Vikings the team that Moss played eight seasons with honored Moss in several ways during their win over the Bears on Dec.

16.

Vikings legends Cris Carter and Jake Reed carried Moss jersey to the 50-yard line while serving as honorary captains for the pregame coin toss.

Current Minnesota wideout Justin Jefferson also shouted out Moss after reeling in a touchdown catch in the win over Chicago.

We love you, Randy! Thats for you! Jefferson shouted to the camera while making a heart gesture with his hands.

"We love you Randy, that's for you" Justin Jefferson showing love to Randy Moss after the TD pic.twitter.com/fiSD5Vl4Df Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023.

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