Free-Agent TE Foster Moreau Announces He’s Stepping Away Due to Hodgkin Lymphoma

Doric SamMarch 22, 2023 Ethan Miller/Getty Images Free-agent tight end Foster Moreau revealed that he will be stepping far from football after being detected with Hodgkin lymphoma. “During a regular physical carried out by the Saint’s medical group down in New Orleans, I’ve pertained to find out that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping far from football at this time to eliminate a brand-new challenger: Cancer,” Moreau composed on Twitter. He later on included that he completely means to go back to his playing profession, stating, “I’ll go kick this thing’s ass and return to doing what I enjoy!” A fourth-round choice in the 2019 draft, Moreau had actually invested the very first 4 years of his profession with the Las Vegas Raiders prior to ending up being a totally free representative this offseason. He appeared in 15 video games last season and taped career-highs of 33 catches and 420 getting backyards while including 2 goals. For his profession, he’s amounted to 91 receptions, 1,107 backyards and 12 ratings. Prior to signing up with the NFL, Moreau invested 4 years with the LSU Tigers. As a senior in 2018, he was colleagues with quarterback Joe Burrow and receiver Ja’Marr Chase. He signed up 52 receptions for 629 backyards and 6 goals throughout his college profession and went on to get a welcome to the 2019 Senior Bowl. The 25-year-old provided a favorable outlook and revealed optimism about his approaching treatment for the illness. “I’m grateful for the assistance and happy for individuals who have actually persevered with me,” he stated. “There hasn’t been a single action I’ve taken without numerous individuals lighting the course prior to me, and I will continue to seek their assistance.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter kept in mind that this is the 2nd time the Saints medical personnel has actually discovered a major health issue throughout a health examination, as long-snapper Jon Dorenbos was discovered to have an aortic aneurysm that needed open-heart surgical treatment when he took his physical with the group in 2017.