Broncos captain Alex Singleton reveals he had testicular cancer surgery day after playing Raiders game

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Denver Broncos middle linebacker Alex Singleton revealed that he underwent surgery to remove testicular cancer one day after playing against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Singleton announced the health scare on social media, saying the diagnosis came after a league-mandated drug test "a little over two weeks ago" showed he had elevated levels of the hormone hCG, which led to further discussions with doctors.

They discovered a tumor that needed to be surgically removed, and Singleton said he has a "great prognosis" to make a full recovery.

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Alex Singleton of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on Nov. 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

"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."

Singleton added that he saw Dr. Andrew Zilovy, a urologist, who determined that he showed signs of having a testicular tumor.

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"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’s statement continued. "And then Friday,