Giants great Lawrence Taylor released from hospital after health scare
Lawrence Taylor, former New York Giants linebacker, has been released from a New Jersey hospital after being treated for pancreatitis. The 67-year-old football legend was hospitalized for just over a week and is now recovering at home. Taylor had been spotted in good spirits prior to his hospitalization, including a visit with Bill Belichick in early April.
- ▪Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized in New Jersey due to pancreatitis.
- ▪He was discharged after a little more than a week and is recovering at home.
- ▪His lawyer stated the condition was not life-threatening and showed signs of improvement.
- ▪Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that can cause pain and swelling, according to the Mayo Clinic.
- ▪Taylor played his entire NFL career with the Giants from 1981 to 1993, winning two Super Bowls and earning numerous accolades.
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NFL Giants great Lawrence Taylor released from hospital after health scare By Christian Arnold Published May 4, 2026, 8:37 p.m. ET Lawrence Taylor is out of the hospital. The legendary Giants linebacker has been released from a New Jersey hospital and is recovering from pancreatitis at his home, TMZ reported on Monday. Taylor was discharged from the hospital late last week and is reportedly feeling better, according to the outlet. The 67-year-old Giants great was in the hospital for a little more than a week. Lawrence Taylor at halftime of a 2009 Giants game. Paul J.
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