.Katherine Terrell, ESPN Workers WriterSep 14, 2024, 01:26 AM ETCloseKatherine Terrell went back to ESPN to deal with the New Orleans Saints in the summer season of 2022. She left behind the firm in 2019 after taking part 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is actually a graduate of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, indigenous, and also she has covered the NFL given that 2013. You can easily observe Katherine on Twitter: @Kat_TerrellFormer New Orleans Saints protection and ALS supporter Steve Gleason is steady and recovering at a local area hospital after a clinical activity earlier today, according to his public relations consultant Clare Durrett.Durrett pointed out Gleason spiked a fever and also had very reduced high blood pressure Wednesday, causing his doctor to suggest he be taken to a hospital.However, this wanted Storm Francine, a Category 2 storm, created landfall near Morgan City, Louisiana, along with continual winds of virtually 100 mph. Nearly 390,000 locals throughout Louisiana lost power, and also New Orleans as well as surrounding regions experienced some road flooding.Durrett mentioned there was actually a worry that EMS as well as 1st responders would certainly not be able to arrive at Gleason, yet "fortunately, they created it through to him at once when Steve's health was degrading."" They immediately stabilized him and moved him to Ochsner," Durrett mentioned. "He continues to be there as well as secure. He is actually continuing to be actually dealt with, and we are hopeful Steve will certainly perform what Steve performs as well as warrior via to obtain home as swiftly as feasible." Gleason's official X account uploaded an update Thursday early morning thanking the very first -responders and the healthcare facility for dealing with Gleason.Gleason was identified along with ALS, for which there is presently no cure, in 2011 and right now inhales via a ventilator. He interacts utilizing his eyes via a focused tablet connected to his wheelchair.Gleason's group submitted a message from him Friday: "ALS is a typhoon of a disease. And on 9/11 in the middle of Cyclone Francine, power failures & questionable phone service, hurricane ALS produced landfall. Thank you for the powerful passion as well as support coming from every one of you. Commemorate this chance to be viable as well as breathing. I adore yall - SG." A message from Steve. pic.twitter.com/pfYEwFANJEu2014 Steve Gleason - "Reside Impossible" (@SteveGleason) September 13, 2024 Gleason, a previous Saints exclusive crews captain that participated in seven seasons for New Orleans, is very most understood on the area for his blocked out punt against the Atlanta georgia Falcons in the Saints' first video game back after the Superdome reopened in 2006 adhering to Typhoon Katrina. He is now a proponent for ALS recognition and also functions through his nonprofit Team Gleason to provide innovation, tools and also assistance services to others dealing with ALS.He was actually the recipient of the 2024 Arthur Ashe Courage Honor in July. He and co-writer Jeff Duncan likewise just recently published Gleason's memoir "A Life Impossible," which Gleason created utilizing his eyes.