Alex Singleton Has Cancer Surgery After Broncos' Win

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent surgery to remove a cancerous testicular tumor on Friday after playing in Thursday's 10-7 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Singleton, 31, made nine tackles in the game as the Broncos improved to 8-2.

Singleton disclosed the diagnosis on Instagram, saying the cancer was confirmed after a visit to a urologist. He said he hopes to return to the field "in the coming weeks" while he continues his recovery. "Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family," he wrote, adding that the team is "still awaiting some additional test results."

He acknowledged that he had "wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly," but said he wanted to be open in case it encourages others to pay attention to their health. "Early detection and regular screenings save lives and can save loved ones from a lot of grief," Singleton wrote.