Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton played in last Thursday’s 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders after being diagnosed with testicular cancer a few days earlier. Singleton had a cancerous tumour removed on Friday, having made nine tackles against the Raiders the previous evening as the Broncos improved to 8-2.
The 31-year-old revealed on Instagram that the cancer was confirmed after a visit to a urologist, and he said he hopes to return to the field “in the coming weeks” as he continues his recovery.
“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.”
He added that he had “wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly,” but hoped that his openness might encourage others to pay closer attention to their bodies. “Early detection and regular screenings save lives and can save loved ones from a lot of grief.”