.Katherine Terrell, ESPN Personnel WriterSep 14, 2024, 01:26 AM ETCloseKatherine Terrell went back to ESPN to deal with the New Orleans Saints in the summertime of 2022. She left the company in 2019 after joining in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is actually a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native, and she has covered the NFL since 2013. You may adhere to Katherine on Twitter: @Kat_TerrellFormer New Orleans Saints safety and ALS supporter Steve Gleason is secure and recuperating at a nearby health center after a health care event previously this week, according to his public relations consultant Clare Durrett.Durrett mentioned Gleason surged a fever as well as possessed exceptionally low blood pressure Wednesday, cuing his doctor to propose he be actually needed to a hospital.However, this wanted Storm Francine, a Classification 2 storm, made landfall near Morgan Urban area, Louisiana, along with continual winds of practically 100 miles per hour. Nearly 390,000 homeowners across Louisiana lost power, and New Orleans and also encompassing places experienced some road flooding.Durrett stated there was a worry that EMS as well as first -responders would certainly certainly not have the ability to arrive at Gleason, however "fortunately, they made it through to him each time when Steve's health was weakening."" They right away stabilized him and also transported him to Ochsner," Durrett said. "He remains there and also secure. He's remaining to be actually addressed, and our experts are hopeful Steve will definitely perform what Steve performs and also fighter with to acquire home as promptly as achievable." Gleason's official X account uploaded an improve Thursday early morning saying thanks to the 1st responders and the medical center for dealing with Gleason.Gleason was diagnosed with ALS, for which there is actually currently no cure, in 2011 and also currently takes a breath with a ventilator. He communicates utilizing his eyes by means of a specialized tablet attached to his wheelchair.Gleason's team published a notification coming from him Friday: "ALS is a cyclone of a health condition. As well as on 9/11 in the middle of Storm Francine, energy failures & sketchy phone company, hurricane ALS created landfall. Thanks for the highly effective passion as well as assistance from all of you. Celebrate this chance to become vital and breathing. I adore yall - SG." A message coming from Steve. pic.twitter.com/pfYEwFANJEu2014 Steve Gleason - "Reside Impossible" (@SteveGleason) September 13, 2024 Gleason, a previous Saints unique staffs leader that participated in 7 periods for New Orleans, is actually most understood on the field for his obstructed punting versus the Atlanta georgia Falcons in the Saints' initial activity back after the Superdome reopened in 2006 adhering to Cyclone Katrina. He is now a proponent for ALS understanding and operates by means of his not-for-profit Group Gleason to deliver innovation, tools and also help solutions to others dealing with ALS.He was actually the recipient of the 2024 Arthur Ashe Nerve Honor in July. He and co-writer Jeff Duncan additionally recently posted Gleason's narrative "A Lifestyle Impossible," which Gleason composed using his eyes.