Werder offers condolences to Slater and family

Follows note on mother's lung cancer diagnosis

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 51m1 min read

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What happened: Ed Werder extended sympathies to Slater and her family. Slater had shared that her mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer nearly three years ago.

Why it matters: The moment was personal rather than competitive.

What to watch: Week 5 coverage continues with Cowboys-Buccaneers on Thursday night.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-08T14:26:46.994121+00:00

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