The 67-year-old Giants legend Lawrence Taylor spent over a week in the hospital after a medical emergency. News of his hospitalization first surfaced last month, when reports revealed he had been admitted to a hospital in New Jersey. Later, the California Post shared that the issue was related to his stomach. Now, days after that initial news broke, there’s finally an update on his condition.

“LT was discharged late last week … and we’re told the Hall of Famer is feeling much better!” TMZ Sports reported.

Taylor will now continue to recover from pancreatitis at home. Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas that can be extremely painful and, in severe cases, life-threatening. It often requires prompt medical care and can lead to serious complications like kidney failure or sepsis.

While he’s not fully back to normal yet, TMZ reports that he is feeling much better and is clearly on the right path to recovery. Given Taylor’s age and the sudden nature of the hospitalization, the news about his discharge is a massive relief to NFL and Giants fans all over.

At the time of his hospitalization, his Fort Lauderdale-based attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, said in a statement to the California Post that Taylor was under medical observation and beginning to show signs of improvement.

Before the health scare, Taylor seemed to be in great spirits. He was spotted visiting Bill Belichick at his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, in early April, where he even posed for a photo with the former NFL coach and a young football player.

Taylor spent his entire NFL career with the New York Giants from 1981 to 1993, winning two Super Bowls and earning league MVP honors in 1986. Drafted No. 2 overall in 1981, he went on to have a remarkable career, winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, being named Defensive Player of the Year three times, and earning 10 selections to both the All-Pro Team and the Pro Bowl.

His release from the hospital is reassuring, but this latest health scare is another reminder of the challenges he’s faced off the field.

Health scare comes after years of personal challenges for the Giants Legend

While Lawrence Taylor’s on-field legacy remains peerless, his life away from football has been far more checkered. The Hall of Famer has faced numerous legal issues and personal struggles over the years. This includes substance-related challenges and multiple arrests dating back to his playing career in the late 1980s.

Alcohol has been a significant part of Taylor’s past challenges. Taylor has previously acknowledged his personal struggles, which have included heavy drinking. Related to this, Taylor was arrested for a DUI conviction in 2017.

While no direct cause has been confirmed in his recent case of hospitalization, medical experts note that excessive alcohol use is one of the leading risk factors associated with Pancreatitis.

Despite his complicated personal history, Lawrence Taylor remains a significant figure in both sports and popular culture. Last year, President Donald Trump named Taylor to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Taylor made an appearance at the White House for the announcement.

Taylor’s recent discharge from hospitalization is hopefully a positive step forward for his personal life.