LSU Football sends Foster Moreau well wishes following cancer diagnosis

Former LSU tight end Foster Moreau shared some very sad news on Wednesday afternoon, letting everyone know that he’d been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma–a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system. The diagnosis was revealed during his free agency search recently, and when Moreau was being evaluated by the New Orleans Saints’ medical staff. On Wednesday evening, LSU football let him know that he’s in their thoughts as he begins his battle.

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Thinking about Foster as he fights this. We can’t wait to see you back on the field soon! https://t.co/1UJl5tgeAQ

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) March 22, 2023

“Thinking about Foster as he fights this. We can’t wait to see you back on the field soon!” the LSU football Twitter page tweeted. Plenty of former LSU players also sent their best wishes to him on Wednesday evening, as well as Tigers’ head coach Brian Kelly.

Earlier on Wednesday evening, Moreau shared the news of his cancer diagnosis on his Twitter page.

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!

He wrapped up the best year of his pro football career thus far in the 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 hauled in 91 total catches for 1,107 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

Moreau played four seasons with the LSU Tigers before being selected by the Raiders with the 137th-overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Moreau was impressive during his final two years at LSU, hauling in 46 catches for over 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns. He finished his career as the seventh-ranked LSU tight end in school history for receptions by a tight end (52). The Louisiana native also finished in a tie for fourth in touchdowns by a tight end in school history (six).

On3’s Austin Brezina also contributed to this article.