'There's nothing else you could ever want in this world': Alex Singleton makes game-saving play in emotional return just weeks after surgery

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton made an incredible comeback on Sunday night, just weeks after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. The 31-year-old returned to play against the Washington Commanders and made a huge play that helped save the game.

Singleton broke up a pass in the fourth quarter when the Broncos were leading 20-17. He stopped Commanders tight end Zach Ertz from making a big catch in the final minutes. Washington tied the game 20-20 with a field goal and sent it to overtime.

Denver won the game in dramatic fashion. After Washington scored a touchdown but failed their two-point try, the Broncos scored a touchdown and kicked the extra point to win. The team now has a 10-2 record and has won nine games in a row. According to Daily Mail, Singleton got emotional talking about his comeback. He said he loves his teammates and the entire league. Players from the other team even came over to support him.

Singleton’s return shows how much this team means to him

“I just love these guys, I love this league,” Singleton said. “There’s nothing else you could ever want in this world.” He called the Broncos “special” and said he’s happy to be part of the team. Like other athletes who’ve turned their surgery experiences into positive moments, Singleton used his platform to inspire others.

What makes this story so amazing is how fast he recovered. Singleton had surgery earlier this month and was back playing just 23 days later. He missed the team’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs on November 16 while recovering.

The way he found out about the cancer is shocking. Singleton announced the news on November 10, just hours after playing against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. He explained that a random NFL drug test showed high levels of a hormone called hcG in his body, which was the first sign something was wrong.

Singleton acted fast when he got the test results. He saw Dr. Andrew Zilavy, who found signs of a testicular tumor. The Broncos connected him with Dr. Geoff Ledgerwood, who did an ultrasound right away to confirm it. He found out the concerning news on a Monday, played on Thursday against the Raiders, and had surgery the very next day on Friday to remove the tumor.

He decided to share his story publicly to help others, showing the same openness that other athletes have demonstrated about their medical procedures. Singleton encouraged people to “pay closer attention to their body” if they experience similar issues.