Legends are human, after all… Randy Moss showing up to the NFL Countdown set on Friday with sunglasses on wasn’t just a fashion flex. It had a deeper reason. “Me and my wife, me & my family, we are battling something internally,” he revealed, letting fans in on his struggles. Fast forward to the SNF, now it’s official—Moss is taking an extended leave of absence. Tough news, right? But here’s the thing about Randy: love for him runs deeper than touchdowns on a reel.

Even in his absence, his NFL Countdown crew made sure to carry on his legacy with a classic You Got Moss’d segment. And get this—Moss was “adamant” they do it without him. The team kicked things off with a clip of Skol Nation fans rocking his iconic #84 jersey, one shouting, “We love you, Randy!”

It was quite heartwarming, and the best part was that Moss noticed, too. He re-shared the moment on his X account with the caption: “I luv my teammates and my fans!! #Skol.” Ah! That Vikings connection never grows old. But what’s key to notice is that fans noticed it before he rocked up with those shades.

Yup, it was as if they sensed that something’s off… Now; he has not been specific about the medical/health concern, but Moss’s eyes appeared yellow. And as you can imagine, that was the point when everyone raised questions about his health.

In ESPN’s words: “For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating Countdown with his insight and passion.” I mean, the guy literally swapped gridiron’s grit to the broadcasting role in 2016. So, you have to commend that longevity! Now, this is the least that the crew can do, STAND BY HIM! And they are. So are we… And so is the GOAT, Tom Brady.

Tom Brady lets Randy Moss know that he is ‘LOVED’!

To say, ‘let’s talk about Tom Brady and Randy Moss for a second,’ would be an utter disrespect. Two legends. One unstoppable duo. You need hours to talk about their legacy together. Can’t rush that, at least. They played shoulder-to-shoulder for the Patriots from ’07 to ’10. For them, every record-breaking game was like just another day at the office.

Remember when Moss snagged 23 TD catches in 2007, setting an NFL record, and Brady threw for 50 TDs that same year? That was child’s play for them. Forget standing a chance against them. Some even joked it was unfair to have them on the same team. But their bond wasn’t just about the stats; it was personal.

Here’s a fun nugget: Moss actually requested to have his locker right next to Brady’s. Why? Chemistry, baby. The two became close, and Brady’s knack for hyping up Moss worked wonders. “He’d tell me how good I looked or how much he valued me,” Moss once shared.

Fast forward to now, and Brady’s again there for Moss when he needs it the most. On FOX NFL Sunday, Brady sent a heartfelt message: “Our heart obviously is with you. Our prayers. All our positive energy. We love you so much, man.” That’s pure brotherhood right there. And a lesson: You swap jerseys, you go on different routes, but a brother you make along the way remains one forever.