Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton is opening up about how a random NFL drug test helped detect signs he had testicular cancer.

Singleton made a public statement on Monday, announcing he had undergone surgery to remove the cancerous tumor on Friday after the Broncos defeated the Raiders on “Thursday Night Football.”

“Thankfully, we believe the cancer was caught early with a great prognosis for me and my family,” he said in a statement. “While we are still awaiting some additional test results, I fully expect to return to the field in the coming weeks.”

Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (14 during the second half at NRG Stadium. Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The linebacker informed his teammates about the procedure and the circumstances a

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