The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have inked a deal with Thaddeus Moss, an American tight end and the offspring of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss, according to insider sources. Thaddeus, hailing from Florence, Kentucky, commenced his college football journey at North Carolina State University before transferring to Louisiana State University. He showcased his skills by snagging 47 passes for 570 yards, accompanied by four touchdowns, courtesy of quarterback Joe Burrow, aiding LSU’s triumph in the 2019 College Football Playoff national championship.
Standing at six feet two inches and weighing 249 pounds, Moss went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. He secured a contract with the Washington Commanders for one season and subsequently moved to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, though he was released during the 2022 training camp. Moss, aged 25, accrued $619,733 USD during his stint in the NFL.
In 2023, Moss celebrated victory in the United States Football League championship as a member of the Birmingham Stallions, contributing three receptions totaling 38 yards along with one touchdown.
His father, Randy Moss, amassed an illustrious career spanning 14 seasons in the NFL, achieving the 1,000-yard milestone in 10 of those seasons. His remarkable statistics include 982 receptions for 15,292 yards, averaging 15.6 yards per catch, and an impressive tally of 156 touchdowns. Randy, a four-time first-team All-Pro, notably holds the record for single-season touchdown catches with 23.