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Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton revealed that he underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer on Friday, one day after he helped his team earn a 10-7 win versus the Las Vegas Raiders. The 31-year-old plans to return to action “soon” and is endlessly grateful that the tumor was identified promptly, which happened because of a random NFL drug test. “Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family,” Singleton posted. “While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks.” The idea that Singleton could slide right back into the defensive line after facing such a serious health challenge might be hard to fathom, but this man has typified resilience throughout his football-playing career. The undrafted player out of Montana State bounced around a few practice squads, spent a couple of years in the Canadian Football League before officially making his NFL debut in 2019 and then suffered a torn ACL while playing for the Broncos last year. Singleton has pushed forward each time and has logged the second-most defensive snaps on the team this season. Nothing can prepare someone for cancer, but he attacks life with a fighting spirit.
