Lawrence Taylor, the legendary former linebacker for the New York Giants, was hospitalized in New Jersey following a medical emergency, according to reports on Friday. The 67-year-old Hall of Famer was initially taken to the emergency room before being moved to another area within the hospital. While specific details surrounding his condition have not been disclosed, sources close to Taylor expressed confidence that his situation is not serious and that he is expected to be released soon.

Taylor, who turned 67 in February, has faced various health challenges since retiring from professional football. He has also publicly discussed struggles with drug addiction in the past. Despite these difficulties, Taylor has appeared in good spirits at several recent events. Earlier this month, he visited University of North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick in Chapel Hill—Taylor’s alma mater and a significant connection from his playing days. Belichick served as Taylor’s defensive coordinator with the Giants between 1985 and 1991, a period during which the team secured two Super Bowl victories in 1987 and 1991.

In addition to his visit with Belichick, Taylor took part in the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in March. Late last year, he joined former Giants teammate Ottis Anderson and Mets star Darryl Strawberry at a “Team of Heroes” event held at Pier 60 in Manhattan.

Drafted second overall by the Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft, Taylor is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in league history. Over his career, he helped lead the Giants to two Super Bowl titles, earned NFL Most Valuable Player honors in 1986, and was named Defensive Player of the Year three times. His accolades include Defensive Rookie of the Year, 10 Pro Bowl selections, and 10 All-Pro honors—eight of which were First-Team nods. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2022, ESPN recognized Taylor as the best edge rusher in NFL history.