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Key Points Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton announced his testicular cancer diagnosis, found early after a random drug testing. He praised wife Sam for unwavering support during his cancer journey and celebrated her birthday on Nov. 11. Singleton shared his story to promote early cancer detection and awareness. Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton, 31, shared his love and appreciation for his wife, Sam Singleton, on her birthday on Nov. 11, and he took the opportunity to share how supportive she’s been throughout his cancer journey. Related: Alex Vesia, Wife Share Devastating Update About What Happened “Happy Birthday to the best wife in the world,” he wrote beside an Instagram carousel of pictures of them and their baby girl, Tallyn Maye, who was born in February 2025. “The strength and love you have shown me [through] the hardest times is what makes me the luckiest guy in the world. I love you, baby.” Oops! We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram The sweet message referenced the NFL pro’s battle with testicular cancer in October 2025, which he revealed to fans just one day earlier. “A little over two weeks ago, following a random test, I received a notice that I had elevated levels of the hormone hcG in my system,” he shared in the lengthy message on Instagram. “After speaking with my agent and wife, we decided to book an appointment with a urologist.” That’s where they found a testicular tumor. “Friday [Nov. 7] after playing in the Raiders game the previous night, I underwent surgery to remove the cancerous tumor and begin the road to a full recovery,” he added. Luckily, the cancer was caught very early and he “fully expects to return to the field in the coming weeks.” He received lots of support from the Broncos management team, including a referral to Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood, a urologic oncology specialist. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In the post, he thanked Sam for being “with him every step of the way,” calling her “the strongest person I know.” He said he chose to share the personal story because he felt it was “well worth it” to raise awareness for the need for early detection and regular screenings to “save loved ones from a lot of grief.”
