Foster Moreau receives support from the Silver and Black amid cancer diagnosis

Mar 23, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Levi Edwards

Digital Team Reporter

Foster Moreau announced Wednesday afternoon that he'll be stepping away from the game of football after receiving some unexpected news.

Currently a free agent after playing four seasons with the Raiders, the tight end has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, discovered during a routine physical. According to Mayo Clinic, Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects part of the body's immune system (the lymphatic system).

Moreau labeled finding out as a "somewhat miraculous process" as the early detection will help in fighting against it.

Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me. During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football (1/3)
— Foster Moreau (@fhmoreau) March 22, 2023

While the former LSU Tiger said he's stepping away temporarily, he has every intention to return to football. After his announcement, many sent prayers and words of encouragement to him on social media, including former teammates.

Foster Is Going To Dominate This Thing With A Smile On His Face Like He Does Everything… Love You Brother🤞🏼🖤 @fhmoreau
— 🦅MaddMaxx🦅 (@CrosbyMaxx) March 22, 2023

We're all with you, @fhmoreau 🖤 pic.twitter.com/w6jK8DhmOG
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 23, 2023

Thinking about Foster as he fights this. We can’t wait to see you back on the field soon! https://t.co/1UJl5tgeAQ
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 22, 2023

Unfortunate news for one of the best teammates I’ve ever played beside! Prayers up for you my brother! 🙏🏿 https://t.co/DsIapPo3Uq
— Brandon Parker (@bigstuffparker) March 23, 2023

Love you brother , praying for you 🙏🏾 https://t.co/6PrG1xM0hl
— Neil Farrell (@realspillneil) March 22, 2023

Prayers up for Foster Moreau! 🙏🏽
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) March 23, 2023

prayers, know how tough you are and will best this! Just how your designed💜💛🖤🤍
— Tashawn Bower (@TashawnBower) March 23, 2023

Thinking of you 🙏
— NFL (@NFL) March 22, 2023

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