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Legendary New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized for a stomach-related issue that his attorney says is not life-threatening.
Attorney Mark Eiglarsh issued a statement Monday saying Taylor authorized him to inform people who have been in the hospital for a week with no discharge date determined.
The 67-year-old Pro Football Hall of Famer is under medical observation for a stomach-related issue and is showing signs of improvement.
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New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor enters the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on September 8, 2024. (John Jones/Image Images)
“Lawrence asks me to pass on his sincere gratitude to everyone who has been thinking of him and keeping him in their prayers during this difficult time,” Eiglarsh said in the statement.
Taylor is considered by many to be the greatest linebacker of all time and possibly the greatest defender to ever grace the field.
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The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year helped the Giants win two Super Bowls, while making 10 consecutive Pro Bowls, eight All-Pros and being named MVP of the 1986 season.
Taylor remains the Giants’ all-time sacks leader, which also includes the 9.5 sacks he had during his rookie season before sacks became an official NFL statistic.
Taylor’s number 56 was retired by the Giants and he finally made it to Canton, Ohio, entering the Hall of Fame in 1999.
Former linebacker Lawrence Taylor arrives and smiles before the Legends NFL party in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 9, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
However, there were off-the-field issues that Taylor had to deal with, including legal issues following his playing days. He also had problems with drugs, which led to health problems later in his life.
In 2011, Taylor pleaded guilty in New York to misdemeanor counts of sexual misconduct and patronizing an underage prostitute. He was sentenced to six years of probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. Taylor was also charged in Florida with failing to update his address in the state registry in 2021 and 2024.
Taylor showed her support for President Donald Trump in 2024, appearing at a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey.
“I grew up a Democrat and always have been until I met this man here,” Taylor said to applause. “No one in my family will vote for a Democrat again.”
Former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor attends a game between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on January 1, 2023. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Taylor made headlines for the Giants last year when he quickly rejected Abdul Carter’s request to wear Taylor’s No. 56, which has been retired by the organization since 1994, one season after his retirement.
