Steve had an accident exiting his van yesterday to speak at the Gleason Life Skills Volleyball Clinic. It was traumatic for him and for all of us who witnessed him mangled on the asphalt. Although he is hurt, it could have been much worse. Miraculously, he was spared greater… pic.twitter.com/dIuFqrxUx5

Saints legend and ALS advocate Steve Gleason, 47, is recovering at home after an accidental fall from a van Saturday.

Steve Gleason, former New Orleans Saints safety, suffered a serious fall but avoided major injury, thanks to being in his wheelchair.

Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason fell while leaving his van on the way to a speaking engagement.

Steve Gleason was injured while exiting his van to attend the Gleason Life Skills Volleyball Clinic on Saturday.The incident was described as traumatic, but his wheelchair harness and the quick response of his care team,

Saints legend Steve Gleason suffered a 'traumatic' fall while exiting his van Steve Gleason is hurt, but he's doing alright. The former New Orleans Saints safety had an "accident" on Saturday, suffering a fall while leaving his van on the way to a speaking engagement. SEE MORE >>

Gleason's wife Michel posted about the accident on his social media platforms saying:

Saints legend Steve Gleason said he had an accident while exiting his van on Saturday, according to an Instagram post.

New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason suffered an injury Saturday while exiting his van before speaking at the Gleason Life Skills Volleyball Clinic on Saturday. Gleason's wife Michel posted on social media Sunday evening that the accident was scary but that Gleason is at home recovering.

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