Denver Broncos Player Had Cancerous Tumor Removed One Day After 'TNF' Game

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton announced Monday (November 10) that he had a testicular cancerous tumor removed on Friday (November 7) in a statement shared on his X account.

"I shared with my teammates and coaches that I underwent successful surgery on Friday for testicular cancer after being diagnosed las week," Singleton said. "Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family. While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks.

Singleton, 31, said he learned about the tumor after undergoing a random test as part of the NFL's Drug Testing program and was notified that he had "elevated levels of the hormone hcG in my system."

"Without a doubt, I knew with how diligent I am with what goes into my body that this was not from anything external I may have taken," Singleton continued. "After speaking with my agent and wife, we decided to book an appointment with a urologist.

"On Monday, I visited Dr. Andrew Zilavy who determined that, in fact, I had signs of a testicular tumor. I immediately contacted the Broncos, and they put me in contact with Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood, who was able to conduct an ultrasound immediately to confirm the diagnosis."

Singleton played in the Broncos' Thursday Night Football win against the Las Vegas Raiders one day prior to his diagnosis, recording a team-best nine tackles.

"And then Friday, 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," Singleton added. "I wrestled with sharing such personal information publicly. But the fact is, if it helps one person decide to pay closer attention to their body, then it is well worth it."

Singleton, who went undrafted in 2015, made his NFL debut for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019 after spending three seasons with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders. The former Montana State standout has spent the past three seasons with the Broncos, recording a career-best 177 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two fumble recoveries and four passes defended in 2024.