Free agent Foster Moreau‘s future both on and off the field took a dramatic turn when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The tight end recently addressed his situation, including an update on his prognosis and his mindset for recovery. 
“It’s at stage 2, so it’s spread from the initial location,” the 25-year-old said, during an appearance on Good Morning America. “But it appears to be a slow spread and we should be able to get rid of all of it.”
Moreau’s cancer was discovered during a visit with the Saints, one of the teams which hosted him as a potential free agent signing. After it was confirmed that he would be facing a lengthy recovery process, he made the decision to push pause on his football career. The former fourth-rounder had known suitors in New Orleans and Cincinnati as he was searching for his next NFL home.
Moreau spent the first four years of his career with the Raiders, starting 34 of 61 games. He was behind Darren Waller on the depth chart, but the latter’s injury troubles allowed Moreau to see considerable playing time in the last two years in particular. He posted career highs in receptions (33) and yards (420) in 2022, which gave him appeal on the open market.
A deal with the Saints would have allowed the LSU product to continue playing with quarterback Derek Carr and given the team at least high-end depth option at the position in the process. Instead, they will likely move forward with in-house options (including the recently re-signed Juwan Johnson) and consider their options in the draft, which will offer a number of celebrated prospects. In the meantime, Moreau is acutely aware of the challenge he faces, and the effort which will be required to become cancer-free.
There’s no other way to look at it, right? So I’m preparing for my opponent, right? Hodgkin’s lymphoma, chemotherapy, I’m preparing for being on an IV, for six, seven, eight hours. Whatever it takes, right? Because I mean, there’s no other option.”
So terrible to hear this.
God Bless you brother, I will be rooting for you.
Glad it was caught early. God speed Tiger, you got this! Two-time cancer beater!
Moreau actually is a pretty talented player. I always thought that the Raiders were fortunate to have two good players at that spot, and would have liked to have seen them use them both more often in tandem. Not the best blocker, but he punched way above average as a receiver in his limited snaps as the second TE. I think that he could really develop into a good complete tight end if he gets the opportunity to start.
If Moreau does choose to return to football and is able to do so, he will be very interesting to see as a starter. I wish him the best in his most important battle, and if we get the pleasure of seeing him again on the field, I will look forward to that as well.