Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized With Stomach-Related Issue, Giants Hall of Famer Showing Improvement

Lawrence Taylor, a Hall of Fame linebacker who spent his entire career with the New York Giants, is in the hospital due to stomach-related issues, per the Associated Press.

According to the AP, a representative of Taylor said the issue does not appear to be life-threatening.

Mark Eiglarsh, Taylor's attorney, released a statement Monday revealing that Taylor has been in the hospital for a week and does not have a determined discharge date. Taylor has shown signs of improvement but remains under medical observation.

"Lawrence asks that I convey his sincere gratitude to everyone who has been thinking of him and keeping him in their prayers during this challenging time," Eiglarsh said.

Taylor, 67, was the second overall pick in the 1981 NFL draft and played for the Giants from 1981 until he retired in 1993. The 10-time Pro Bowler was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year three times. He also won MVP in 1986, making him one of just two defensive players to win the award.

He helped lead New York to Super Bowl victories in 1986 and 1990. Widely considered the best defensive player of all time, Lawrence finished his career with 142 sacks, 41 forced fumbles and nine interceptions.

Before his NFL career, he was a standout at North Carolina, winning ACC Player of the Year in 1980. The Tar Heels legend recently returned to Chapel Hill, posing for a photo with head coach Bill Belichick, who was his defensive coordinator for five seasons.