Alex Singleton’s wife Sam Amberik shows resilence as Broncos LB undergoes testicular cancer surgery 7 days after NFL drug test triggered diagnosis

Alex Singleton’s wife, Sam Amberik, shared a heartfelt message for her husband after the NFL star underwent surgery for testicular cancer. The Denver Broncos linebacker underwent surgery seven days after a random NFL drug test flagged indicators.

He had medical tests on Nov. 3 and, while awaiting the results, he competed in the team's Week 9 game. He then also played in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football before undergoing surgery on Friday.

The surgery was successful, and Singleton released a statement on his Instagram account on Monday, expressing gratitude to the people for their support. His wife reshared the post on her Instagram story with a strong message for her husband.

“My super strong and amazing husband.. I love you endlessly,” she wrote.

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Alex Singleton’s wife, Sam Amberik IG story/@slamberik

Alex Singleton said in his statement that he learned about the cancer on Monday, but still decided to compete in the Week 10 game on Thursday.

"Football's always been an outlet for me and always will be. … The short week honestly made it better. Tuesday, Wednesday, I got to fully immerse myself in football and … get this off my mind as much as I could," he said.

The Denver Broncos faced the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 10 and eked out a 10-7 win to improve to 8-2 on the season.

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Alex Singleton shares a sweet message for his wife, Sam Amberik

In his statement, Alex Singleton shared a heartfelt message for his wife, Sam Amberik, and called her the “strongest person” he knows.

“My wife Sam, who was with me every step of the way. She is truly the strongest person I know," he said.

Singleton is still recovering from his surgery and will miss the Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he is excited to get back on the field.

“More than anything, I really want to thank everyone for their support and emphasize the importance of early detection and regular screenings. Can’t wait to get back on the field,” he wrote.

The Broncos have also released a statement after his surgery and said that their number one “priority” is his health.

"Our No. 1 priority is Alex's health and well-being, and we are grateful it appears the cancer was caught early. Alex and his family have our unwavering support as we look forward to welcoming him back on the field soon," the Broncos said (via Denver Broncos.com).

Alex Singleton is playing his fourth season with the Denver Broncos. Before moving to the Mile High City, he played for the Eagles from 2019 to 2021.

Edited by Brad Taningco