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Randy Moss to Take 'Extended' Leave of Absence From ESPN Amid Health Scare

Sportscaster Randy Moss will step away from ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ for an ‘extended time’ amid his recent health battle

ESPN confirmed in a Friday, December 6, statement that Moss, 47, will “step away from Sunday NFL Countdown for an extended time to focus on a personal health challenge.” Moss played football for the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers during his 14-season NFL career. Randy MossJoe Robbins/Getty ImagesMoss’ Countdown cohosts Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi, Rex Ryan and Alex Smith subsequently put on their own set of reading glasses in a sign of support and solidarity.

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