Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau reveals cancer diagnosis

Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau shared major news about his career on Wednesday, as he announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. Moreau revealed that during his ongoing free agency period and search, a physical he received by the New Orleans Saints medical team found his life-changing diagnosis — and that he was prepared to “kick this thing’s ass” to get back on the football field.

Foster Moreau shares cancer diagnosis

“Through somewhat of a miraculous process, this Free Agency period has been life changing for me,” shared Moreau via Twitter. “During a routine physical conducted by the Saint’s medical team down in New Orleans, I’ve come to learn that I have Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and will be stepping away from football at this time to fight a new opponent: Cancer.

“I’m grateful for the support and thankful for people who have stood firm with me. There hasn’t been a single step I’ve taken without hundreds of people lighting the path before me, and I will continue to seek their guidance.

“That being said, I’ll go kick this thing’s ass and get back to doing what I love! AMDG!”

Moreau played four seasons with the Tigers before being selected by the Raiders with the 137th-overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. His senior season, he started the year on the John Mackey Award watchlist — the award given to college football’s most outstanding tight end yearly. He finished his last season with the team catching 22 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns.

Moreau’s final two years at LSU saw him haul in 46 receptions total for over 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He left the Tigers as the seventh-ranked player in school history for receptions by a tight end with 52. The Louisiana native also finished in a tie for fourth in touchdowns by a tight end in school history with six.

At the professional level, he wrapped up the best year of his pro football career thus far in his 2022 campaign with the Las Vegas Raiders, hauling in 33 catches for 420 receiving yards and two touchdowns. During his four years in the National Football League with Las Vegas, he’s pulled in 91 total catches for 1,107 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Brian Kelly shares support for Foster Moreau

The newest coach of LSU football, Brian Kelly, made sure to show the former Tigers standout how much the LSU family still thinks of him later in the day as well. Kelly took to Twitter to respond to Moreau’s message in turn, showing the bond between former and current members of the Tigers’ program.

“Our prayers are with Foster as he fights cancer,” said Kelly. “This program and LSU fans everywhere are behind you!

On3’s Wade Peery contributed to this article.