Randy Moss, one of the best to play the game ever, is now on leave. But not to relax or go on a vacation. He is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed health issue. Good luck messages are coming in from fans and friends. Some of them are very emotional.

NFL reporter for FOX, Charissa Thompson, showed her true colors for the ex-athlete on December 6. She posted an Instagram story in which both stood with their backs joined and also wrote an emotional 4-word message that read, “Thinking of you, Randy.” The photo from their time together as an analyst showed their sweet bond. Their relationship goes back a long way.

From the football field to TV Studios, both have met countless times, and their friendship developed. She has been supportive of him since day one. When Randy Moss broke the sad news on the December 1 episode of ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown,’ fans got emotional. Thompson had posted a message then as well, that read, “Sending you a big hug.” This precious friendship that these two have is overwhelming.

On December 1, the legendary WR posted a video on Instagram from the sets of the Sunday NFL Countdown. But everyone was surprised by his caption, which read, “Go get ur checkups!!Prayer Warriors i need u🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️” Though he did not reveal the exact condition, fans sensed something was not right. However, they did wish him a quick recovery from everything he was facing.

The recent news might surprise you. He has taken a break from his role as an analyst to focus on his health.

ESPN announces update about Randy Moss after health scare

ESPN announced on December 5 that the Hall of Famer is going on an extended leave to get his treatment. The network released a statement that was, “For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating ‘Countdown’ with his insight and passion.” That’s right. He has been a great analyst since joining in July 2016.

However, even the network doesn’t have a timeline for when he will be back. Just like the millions of fans, they will also be hoping that he is there before the playoffs. “He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” they added in their statement.

When former Vikings WR Randy Moss announced his health problem, he was seen wearing glasses and was determined to overcome the tough situation. And he did mention that he had a great team of doctors and family and friends around him, who gave him the power to fight through it. That’s the heart of a courageous player who sustained injuries during his NFL career, too. While he said that he would make through it, no one will be relaxed until he is back on the TV screens.