ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Linebacker Alex Singleton, the Denver Broncos' leading tackler and co-captain, underwent surgery for testicular cancer Friday, less than 24 hours after collecting nine tackles in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Singleton played in the game four days after learning he had cancer. He'll miss this weekend's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) and is hopeful of returning to action in the coming weeks. The Broncos have a bye after facing the Chiefs.

“Our No. 1 priority is Alex’s health and well-being, and we are grateful it appears the cancer was caught early,” the Broncos said in a statement on X.

Singleton informed his teammates and coaches during Monday’s team meeting that he'd had surgery for testicular cancer, which was diagnosed a week earlie

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