Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, 67, hospitalized after medical emergency: report

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Pro Football Hall of FamerLawrence Taylorwas hospitalized on Friday, TMZ reported.

TheNew York Giantslegend suffered a medical emergency in New Jersey, warranting the visit, the outlet said.

Taylor’s status is unclear, but TMZ said that it does not appear to be serious, citing “those close to” him.

Lawrence Taylor standing on the sidelines at MetLife Stadium during a football game

Former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor attends a game between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Jan.1, 2023.(Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Taylor’s former Giants did not immediately respond to an email.

L.T.is widely regarded as the greatest linebacker to ever play.He was a three-timeNFLDefensive Player of the Year, including in his rookie season.

He won two Super Bowls, made 10 straight Pro Bowls and was named the MVP of the 1986 season.He also remains the franchise’s all-time sacks leader, which includes his 9½ sacks from his rookie season before sacks became a stat.

Lawrence Taylor entering the field at MetLife Stadium before a game.

New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor enters the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sept.8, 2024.(John Jones/Imagn Images)

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This came despite a lavish lifestyle off the field, which resulted in legal troubles after his playing days.Drug problems have also resulted in health problems later in life.

Taylor showed his support for PresidentDonald Trumpin 2024, appearing at a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey.

“I grew up a Democrat, and I’ve always been a Democrat until I met this man right here,” Taylorsaid to cheers.“Nobody in my family ever will vote for a Democrat again.”

President Donald Trump and Lawrence Taylor standing in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

President Donald Trump and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor attend an executive order signing ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., July 31, 2025.The order formally reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test, creating school-based programs that reward excellence in physical education.(Eric Lee/Bloomberg)

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Taylor made Giants headlines last year when he quicklyturned down Abdul Carter’s requestto wear Taylor’s No.56 that has been retired by the organization since 1994, one season after he retired.

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