MISSOULA — Former Montana State Bobcats and current Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer, the Broncos announced Monday.

The organization issued a statement that said the testicular cancer was diagnosed when Singleton was randomly drug tested by the NFL. According to the statement, the drug testing flagged indicators that prompted further evaluation.

"Alex is recovering well from the procedure with doctors optimistic he could return to play in the coming weeks pending additional test results," the statement read.

Singleton, who helped Montana State win consecutive Big Sky Conference championships in 2011 and 2012, is in his fourth season with the Broncos. As of Monday, he had 89 total tackles, the sixth-most in the NFL this season.

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