Lawrence Taylor Released from Hospital After Giants Hall of Famer's Stomach-Related Issue

Lawrence Taylor, a Hall of Fame linebacker who spent his entire career with the New York Giants, has been released from the hospital after dealing with stomach-related issues, attorney Mark Eiglarsh announced on Tuesday, via The Athletic's Amos Morale III.

"He is deeply grateful to the entire medical staff for their exceptional care and unwavering support," Eiglarsh said, per Morale. "Also, he is grateful to now be on the road to recovery and hopes to be back on the golf course soon. He is returning home to Florida today.

"Mr. Taylor would also like to sincerely thank everyone for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers. Knowing that so many people were thinking of him and praying for his recovery gave him strength and helped carry him through a very challenging time."

Taylor was hospitalized late last month, with a representative of Taylor's saying (per the Associated Press) that it did not appear to be a life-threatening issue.

Eiglarsh, Taylor's attorney, released a statement on April 27 revealing that the NFL legend had been in the hospital for a week.

"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.