One of the most fearsome players in NFL history is dealing with a health scare of his own.
TMZ first broke the report that former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor — widely considered to be one of the greatest players at his position — had been suddenly hospitalized.
The outlet described the situation as a “medical emergency” which the 67-year-old Taylor experienced while he was in New Jersey.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Lawrence Taylor is hospitalized after a medical emergency.
Details: https://t.co/o1wM0Gcu5y pic.twitter.com/zWSLzH1tsL
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 24, 2026
While details have largely been sparse, TMZ did report that Taylor had arrived at a nearby medical facility’s emergency room, before he was taken to a different part of the hospital.
Citing sources close with Taylor, TMZ also reported that the legendary pass rusher is expected to make a full recovery.
The New York Daily News, meanwhile, actually spoke with
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