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Raiders free agent tight finish Foster Moreau is stepping away from the NFL after saying on Wednesday that he has been recognized with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. As he famous in a social media publish, the 25-year-old solely discovered about his situation due to his free agent standing. He was conducting a routine bodily with the New Orleans Saints’ medical workers and that is when his prognosis was revealed.
“Through considerably of a miraculous course of, this free company interval has been life-changing for me,” Moreau tweeted. “During a routine bodily carried out by the Saints’ medical crew down in New Orleans, I’ve come to be taught that I’ve Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and will probably be stepping away from soccer
“At this time to combat a brand new opponent: Cancer. I’m grateful for the assist and grateful for [the] individuals who have stood agency with me. There hasn’t been a single step I’ve taken with out lots of of individuals lighting the trail earlier than me, and I’ll proceed to hunt their steerage.
“That being mentioned, I’ll go kick this factor’s ass and get again to doing what I like! AMDG!”
According to the American Cancer Society, Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a kind of most cancers that begins in white blood cells referred to as lymphocytes, that are a part of the physique’s immune system. It is commonest in early maturity and the common age of these recognized is 39. The five-year survival fee for all recognized sufferers is presently about 89%.
Moreau was drafted in 2019 by the Raiders within the fourth spherical out of LSU. The New Orleans native had risen to be a key piece within the Raiders’ passing assault and is coming off a 2022 season the place he notched profession highs in receptions (33) and receiving yards (420).
In 61 profession regular-season video games (34 begins), Moreau has 91 catches for 1,107 yards and 12 touchdowns.
