Broncos' Alex Singleton Could Play vs. Commanders After Surgery for Testicular Cancer

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton could be back on the field less than a month after having surgery for testicular cancer.

Per ESPN's Jeff Legwold, Singleton said he's "tracking" to play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Singleton, 31, underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his testicles on Nov. 7, the day after Denver's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Singleton called his return to the field a "blessing."

"If [the Raiders game] was going to be my last game ever, just focus on football," Singleton said of his mindset going into that game. "It's a blessing, at 31 just playing football in general is still a blessing — I talk to all my friends, and they get hurt playing rec league basketball."

Singleton revealed on Nov. 10 that he had undergone surgery for testicular cancer, noting that he planned to return to the field before the end of the season. The Broncos said Singleton took a random drug test, which prompted further testing that uncovered the cancer.

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

Singleton missed just one game, a win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, and could now be back on the field to close out what has been a tremendous season for him and the Broncos.

Singleton leads Denver in tackles (89) and has added a sack and three tackles for loss. The Broncos are 9-2 heading into Sunday's matchup, well on their way to winning their first division title since 2015.