Broncos' Alex Singleton makes key play in first game back after testicular cancer diagnosis

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Broncos' Alex Singleton makes key play in first game back after testicular cancer diagnosis
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In his first game back after announcing he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, the Broncos’ Alex Singleton came up with a big play.

after announcing he was diagnosed with testicular cancer, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton came up with a big defensive play late in a thrilling “Sunday Night Football” showdown between the Commanders and Denver.

The instance came in the final minutes of regulation with the Broncos clinging to a 20-17 lead and Washington quarterback Marcus Mariota went for a deep pass on third-and-21 to Zach Ertz.Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.Ertz looked as though he was going to pull the pass in, but just in the nick of time, Singleton was able to get his hands on the ball and knock it away to force fourth down. Singleton, who has been dealing with quite a bit since the cancer diagnosis, raised his hands in the air in celebration as the crowd in Denver roared. Lane Kiffin contingent peppered with boos, vulgar gestures by Ole Miss fans as they board plane for LSUEli Manning wades into messy Lane Kiffin-Ole Miss drama with cheeky 'coach' post The Commanders were forced to punt, but they did manage to tie the score and force overtime, where the Broncos managed to pull out the win thanks to a 5-yard touchdown run by RJ Harvey.Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz in the fourth quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium.He had shocked the NFL world when he announced earlier this month that a random NFL drug test had detected the signs of cancer and that he would be undergoing surgery. “Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family,” he said in a statement at the time. “While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks.”Must be 18+ and present in a state where Underdog operates. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GABMLER or visit. NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY . New York Post receives revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and when you make a purchase. The Underdog promo code might vary by location.“I’m not giving an exact timetable yet, but I should recover pretty quickly from this surgery and get up and running here pretty soon,” Singleton said. “… I was able to not have as invasive of surgery. … It feels good that optimistically, it’s not going to be four, five, six weeks, thankfully.”Broncos inside linebacker Alex Singleton breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz in the fourth quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium.

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