Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton has stunned fans by revealing he’s recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with testicular cancer — just days after suiting up for a game.
The 31-year-old fan favorite broke the news on social media, saying doctors “caught it early” and that he expects to return to the field soon. “Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family,” Singleton wrote. “While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks.”
According to Singleton, it all started when a routine NFL drug test flagged unusually high hormone levels. A follow-up visit to a urologist confirmed a tumor, and after playing in Thursday’s win against the Raiders, he went straight into surgery the very next day.
“I wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly,” he said, “but I want people to pay closer attention to their body.”
Singleton, who’s in the midst of his best season with the Broncos sitting at 8-2, credited his wife Sam for helping him through it all. “She was with me every step of the way,” he said, calling her “the strongest person I know.”
The linebacker posted a photo with Sam and their daughter Tarryn on Instagram, calling them “my world” — a touching glimpse into the family life fueling his recovery.
While there’s no timeline yet for his return, fans are rallying behind Singleton as he focuses on getting back to full health and back on the field.
[Source: Daily Mail]
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