Randy Moss Is in 'Great Spirits' Following His Cancer Diagnosis, Business Partner Brittany Tolliferreo Says

Mar. 15, 2025

Randy Moss.Photo:Adam Bettcher/Getty

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Randy Mossis staying positive.The NFL Hall of Famer’s business partner, chef Brittany Tolliferreo — who recently opened a fried chicken restaurant in Miami with the former Minnesota Vikings player — toldTMZ Sportsthat Moss is “in great spirits” following his cancer diagnosis.“He won’t stop and he wants everything to just be successful and continue to grow,” she added.Moss, 47, and Toliferro began collaborating in 2023 when the athlete invested in her Philadelphia-based restaurant Chick-a-Boom, perForbes. Their latest venture, Crisppi’s Chicken, opened earlier this month.The football player turned ESPN analyst initially revealed that he wasdiagnosed with cancerin anInstagram Livein December 2024. In the video, Moss said he initially suspected something was wrong when he noticed his urine was discolored, prompting him to visit his doctor.“So I did have cancer,” he said. “They found it in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver, and that the cancer was sitting right outside the bile duct.“Moss then explained that he underwent the first of several surgeries over Thanksgiving, adding that a stent had been inserted in his liver.Randy Moss in 2010.Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/GettyMoss later said that he underwent another surgery the following month. theWhippleprocedure — an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, per the Mayo Clinic.“It was a trying week, a trying time. So once again, I thank you all,” Moss continued in the video, before thanking his medical team in Charlotte, N.C.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.As he then explained that he would also undergo radiation and chemotherapy, Moss encouraged his followers — particularly fellow Black men — to undergo regular cancer screenings.“By the grace of God, my liver started acting up,” he said at another point in the livestream, adding, “I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was.“Randy Moss on the field before Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants game in Tampa, Fla. in 2021.Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via GettyFans were initially learned that Moss was “battling something internally” when he shared a video onInstagramin December, though he did not disclose the nature of the challenge at the time.“Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internal,” Moss said in the video at the time. “I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put they blessing hands on me and my family through these hard times.“Several days later, ESPN announced that Moss would be stepping away from his role as co-host ofSunday NFL Countdownto focus on his health in a statement onX.“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevatingCountdownwith his insight and passion. He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” the statement read.

Randy Mossis staying positive.

The NFL Hall of Famer’s business partner, chef Brittany Tolliferreo — who recently opened a fried chicken restaurant in Miami with the former Minnesota Vikings player — toldTMZ Sportsthat Moss is “in great spirits” following his cancer diagnosis.

“He won’t stop and he wants everything to just be successful and continue to grow,” she added.

Moss, 47, and Toliferro began collaborating in 2023 when the athlete invested in her Philadelphia-based restaurant Chick-a-Boom, perForbes. Their latest venture, Crisppi’s Chicken, opened earlier this month.

The football player turned ESPN analyst initially revealed that he wasdiagnosed with cancerin anInstagram Livein December 2024. In the video, Moss said he initially suspected something was wrong when he noticed his urine was discolored, prompting him to visit his doctor.

“So I did have cancer,” he said. “They found it in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver, and that the cancer was sitting right outside the bile duct.”

Moss then explained that he underwent the first of several surgeries over Thanksgiving, adding that a stent had been inserted in his liver.

Randy Moss in 2010.Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty

Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty

Moss later said that he underwent another surgery the following month. theWhippleprocedure — an operation that treats tumors and other conditions in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, per the Mayo Clinic.

“It was a trying week, a trying time. So once again, I thank you all,” Moss continued in the video, before thanking his medical team in Charlotte, N.C.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

As he then explained that he would also undergo radiation and chemotherapy, Moss encouraged his followers — particularly fellow Black men — to undergo regular cancer screenings.

“By the grace of God, my liver started acting up,” he said at another point in the livestream, adding, “I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was.”

Randy Moss on the field before Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants game in Tampa, Fla. in 2021.Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty

Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty

Fans were initially learned that Moss was “battling something internally” when he shared a video onInstagramin December, though he did not disclose the nature of the challenge at the time.

“Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internal,” Moss said in the video at the time. “I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put they blessing hands on me and my family through these hard times.”

Several days later, ESPN announced that Moss would be stepping away from his role as co-host ofSunday NFL Countdownto focus on his health in a statement onX.

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

source: people.com