Steve Gleason, Former NFL Player Battling ALS, Suffers Accident After Volleyball Camp

Steve Gleason, a former New Orleans Saints safety who is fighting ALS, had an accident getting out of his van, his wife, Michel Varisco Gleason, said in a post on social media.

The 47-year-old was on the mend after the incident.

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New Orleans Saints star Steve Gleason, #37, is called for pass interference against St. Louis Rams Kevin Curtis, #83, in the first quarter at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis on October 23, 2005. (Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports)

“Steve was in an accident getting out of his van yesterday to speak at the Gleason Life Skills volleyball clinic,” his X account reads. “It was traumatic for him and for all of us who saw him mutilated on the asphalt Even if he is injured, it could have been much worse.

“Miraculously, he was spared more serious injury because he was wheelchair bound and thanks to the quick action of his care team, a passing doctor and his family.”

His wife joked that the former NFL player was preparing to fight Jake Paul.

“He’s home, resting and grateful for this crazy, wonderful life and everyone’s support and love.”

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason watches the Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on October 6, 2019. (Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports)

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Gleason played seven seasons with the Saints from 2000 to 2006 and had 71 total tackles in 83 games.

He revealed in 2011 that he was fight against ALS. He received a Congressional Gold Medal in 2019 and the Arthur Ashe Courage Award earlier this year.

October 19, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason wears a Halloween costume before a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on October 19, 2023. As Gleason uses a breathing tube, he can be wrapped in cellophane. covering his mouth. (Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports)

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Gleason faced another incident earlier this year. He had to be transferred to the hospital because Hurricane Francine hit Louisiana.

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.