Steve Gleason 2022
Steve Gleason is a famous former American football safety with the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Steve was originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2000 as an undrafted free agent. Through the 2006 season, he played for the Saints. Steve retired as a free agent in 2008 from the NFL after 8 seasons. If you are searching what happened to Steve Gleason now, scroll down and get all the details.
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What Happened To Steve Gleason?
Steve Gleason was admitted to the hospital in September with what he described as critically low sodium levels and almost a week of continuous hiccups, and concerns that he might have started developing pneumonia which might have been lethal for Steve Gleason. But Steve recovered under many days of supervision. He was later released from the hospital.
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Steve Gleason Injury
Steve has been living with ALS since 2011. He retired in 2008 from the NFL. Later, Steve became an advocate and voice for those with degenerative disease.
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In September, he wrote, "I'm headed to the ER for the first time in 3-4 years. I haven't been in the hospital for more than a few hours in 5 years. I've had relentless hiccups for 5-6 days, and they think it may be developing early signs of pneumonia. We shall see! So much Gratitude for my team."
Steve Gleason Blocked Punt
Steve was responsible for one of the most memorable moments in Saints history. Steve blocked a punt by Atlanta Falcons punter Michael in the first quarter of a game at the Superdome. This happened on September 25, 2006.
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Steve Gleason What Happened?
Steve Gleason tweeted in September that his sodium levels were low and that he would be admitted to the hospital. He also stated that he was at risk for seizures and brain swelling.
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"My personal team of docs agreed I needed to be officially admitted b/c my sodium levels were critically low. Seizure & brain swelling risk! Maybe pneumonia, but they don't know. No sleep last night! Speaking of records. I haven't been fully reclined in 9 yrs! I'm Happy happy."
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