A cancer diagnosis wouldn’t stand in Foster Moreau’s way.
Despite what he called a «life sentence,» the tight end attended a voluntary workout with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, now that he is currently out of treatment.
Moreau was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in March after a regular checkup. He decided to take time away from soccer, but vowed not to let diagnoses define him.
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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau #87 warms up before a game against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 30-24. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
«I tend to play by percentages, and I’ve beaten a lot of odds in my life,» he said in March. «If I can beat those odds, I’d love to. But I’ve also kicked a lot of–. If I couldn’t beat the odds, then I just have to deal with it. It was hard and it was scary. Every day goes by, and it seems my mind calms down a bit. By the time he the first chemotherapy session beginsIt’ll be like waking up on a Sunday morning and getting ready to kick someone’s ass.»
Well, he’s off to a good start and says he’s going «full steam ahead.»
«I’m going to keep fighting this for as long as it takes,» Moreau said after practice, via ESPN. «As many times as I need to fight this and get back into remission, I will.»
Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after a win over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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Moreau said he needs to clear more «mentally [hurdles] than nothing.»
Foster Moreau #87 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball during an NFL football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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The 26-year-old tight end signed a three-year deal worth $12 million. He spent his first four seasons with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, for which he is reunited with Derek Carr.