.Katherine Terrell, ESPN Team WriterSep 14, 2024, 01:26 AM ETCloseKatherine Terrell came back to ESPN to cover the New Orleans Saints in the summertime of 2022. She left the firm in 2019 after participating in 2016 to cover the Cincinnati Bengals. Katherine is a grad of LSU and a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, indigenous, as well as she has actually dealt with the NFL because 2013. You can observe Katherine on Twitter: @Kat_TerrellFormer New Orleans Saints safety and security and ALS proponent Steve Gleason is secure as well as bouncing back at a regional hospital after a health care activity previously recently, depending on to his press agent Clare Durrett.Durrett pointed out Gleason surged a high temperature and had exceptionally low high blood pressure Wednesday, urging his medical professional to advise he be required to a hospital.However, this desired Storm Francine, a Group 2 tornado, made landfall near Morgan Area, Louisiana, with continual winds of virtually 100 mph. Almost 390,000 locals all over Louisiana lost power, and New Orleans as well as surrounding places experienced some street flooding.Durrett mentioned there was a concern that ambulance and also initial -responders will certainly not have the capacity to get to Gleason, however "luckily, they made it through to him at once when Steve's wellness was actually weakening."" They quickly stabilized him as well as moved him to Ochsner," Durrett mentioned. "He remains there and dependable. He is actually remaining to be handled, and also we are actually confident Steve will certainly do what Steve carries out and warrior via to receive home as swiftly as feasible." Gleason's representative X profile posted an improve Thursday early morning giving thanks to the first responders and also the healthcare facility for caring for Gleason.Gleason was actually diagnosed with ALS, for which there is currently no remedy, in 2011 and also right now takes a breath by means of a ventilator. He communicates using his eyes through a specialized tablet connected to his wheelchair.Gleason's crew published an information coming from him Friday: "ALS is actually a storm of a disease. And also on 9/11 in the midst of Cyclone Francine, energy interruptions & questionable phone company, typhoon ALS helped make landfall. Thank you for the highly effective passion and also help from each one of you. Celebrate this opportunity to become dynamic as well as breathing. I enjoy yall - SG." A message coming from Steve. pic.twitter.com/pfYEwFANJEu2014 Steve Gleason - "Reside Inconceivable" (@SteveGleason) September 13, 2024 Gleason, a past Saints unique staffs captain who participated in 7 seasons for New Orleans, is actually most understood on the industry for his blocked out punt against the Atlanta ga Falcons in the Saints' initial game back after the Superdome reopened in 2006 complying with Typhoon Katrina. He is currently an advocate for ALS awareness and also operates through his non-profit Staff Gleason to deliver modern technology, devices and help companies to others living with ALS.He was actually the recipient of the 2024 Arthur Ashe Courage Honor in July. He and also co-writer Jeff Duncan likewise just recently posted Gleason's memoir "A Life Inconceivable," which Gleason composed using his eyes.