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Broncos' Alex Singleton Undergoes Testicular Cancer Surgery After Drug Test Warning

Doctors say the cancer was caught early, and the defensive captain is recovering with a return targeted in the coming weeks.

Overview

  • An NFL random drug test showed elevated hCG levels, prompting Alex Singleton to see urologist Dr. Andrew Zilavy and get an immediate confirming ultrasound from Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood.
  • Singleton played on Nov. 6 against the Raiders, recording nine tackles, then had surgery the next day to remove a testicular tumor.
  • The Broncos and Singleton report a successful procedure and a “great prognosis,” with additional test results still pending.
  • He is expected to be sidelined short term and will miss this week’s game against the Chiefs, with a potential return projected within weeks.
  • Singleton, 31, is a team captain and Denver’s leading tackler with 89 on the season, and he publicized his diagnosis to urge early detection and regular screenings.