Foster Moreau announces lymphoma diagnosis, will step away from football

Former Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau has been making his rounds in NFL free agency attempting to find the best fit for him.

That included the 25-year-old former LSU star meeting with the New Orleans Saints and taking a physical with their medical team.

As a result of the physical, Moreau found out that he has Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of cancer. Moreau made the announcement on social media.

“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.

“At this time to fight a new opponent: Cancer. I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me. There hasn’t been a single step I’ve taken without hundreds of people lighting the path before me, and I will continue to seek their guidance.”

Moreau went on to indicate that he’s going to kick “this thing’s a-s and get back to what I love.”

Obviously, football now takes a back seat for the young man. He entered this process facing a life-changing decision. He comes out of it facing a life-changing diagnosis.

Moreau was a fourth-round pick of the Raiders back in 2019. He entered free agency having recorded 63 receptions for 793 yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons.

We wish Moreau a speedy recovery and a return to the football field.