Steve Gleason, Former Saints Safety with ALS, Hospitalized Amid Hurricane Francine

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who is battling ALS, was reported stable on Thursday after being forced to move to a hospital as Hurricane Francine bore down on Louisiana. Gleason's family posted an update on his condition via his X account, thanking first responders and medical staff for their assistance during the storm.

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who is battling ALS, was forced to move to a hospital as Hurricane Francine barreled down on Louisiana. Gleason's family posted an update on his condition via his X account, thanking first responders and medical staff for their assistance during the storm.

Steve Gleason, Former Saints Safety with ALS, Hospitalized Amid Hurricane Francine

According to the post, Gleason was taken to Ochsner Medical Center with help from the New Orleans Fire Department. "For those who have asked, Steve was taken to Ochsner last night during the storm. He is now stable. We want to thank @NOLAFireDept first responders and @NewOrleansEMS for getting to us during unsafe circumstances and to the @OchsnerHealth staff for their immediate care," the post read.

Gleason's publicist, Clare Durrett, told ESPN that the player was suffering from a fever and had extremely low blood pressure, and that his doctor had suggested he be taken to a hospital. However, Francine was a Category 2 hurricane heading toward the state.

Steve Gleason, Former Saints Safety with ALS, Hospitalized Amid Hurricane Francine

"They immediately stabilized him and transported him to Ochsner," Durrett told the outlet. "He remains there and stable. He's continuing to be treated, and we are hopeful Steve will do what Steve does and warrior through to get home as quickly as possible."

Gleason's family then posted an update from the former player on Friday. "ALS is a hurricane of a disease, and on 9/11 in the midst of Hurricane Francine, power outages, & sketchy phone service, hurricane ALS made landfall."

Steve Gleason, Former Saints Safety with ALS, Hospitalized Amid Hurricane Francine

"Thank you for the powerful love and support from all of you."

"Celebrate this change to be alive and breathing."

Gleason played seven seasons with the Saints from 2000 to 2006, recording 71 total tackles in 83 games. He revealed in 2011 that he was battling ALS. He was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal in 2019 and the Arthur Ashe Courage Award earlier this year.

Amidst the challenges posed by both Hurricane Francine and his ongoing battle with ALS, Gleason's unwavering spirit and the outpouring of support from his family and community serve as a testament to his resilience and the power of human connection in the face of adversity.