New details have emerged regarding the health issue that put legendary New York Giants pass rusher Lawrence Taylor in the hospital last week.
Taylor is receiving treatment for pancreatitis, according to TMZ. The 67-year-old remains hospitalized as of Tuesday, but has been showing steady improvement. The condition was never considered life-threatening, and there is hope that he will be discharged in the near future.
While he did not confirm the diagnosis, Taylor’s agent Mark Lepselter suggested that the NFL legend is making progress.
“Lawrence is getting better every day and is looking forward to getting back on his feet,” Lepselter told TMZ.
Taylor was hospitalized in New Jersey last Friday for what was said to be a medical emergency. He was initially admitted to the emergency room before being transferred to a different part of the hospital.
Taylor is widely regarded as the best defensive player in NFL history. He officially had 132.5 career sacks, and is one of just two defensive players to ever win Most Valuable Player honors.
