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NFL icon Steve McMichael announced three years ago that he is battling ALS He was in intensive care in February, and is sadly now back in hospital again DailyMail.com provides all the latest international sports news

By Ben Nagle

Published: 20:52 BST, 3 April 2024 | Updated: 20:56 BST, 3 April 2024

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NFL icon Steve McMichael has been hospitalized once again amid his ongoing battle with ALS - and just four months before he is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

McMichael, who played for the New England Patriots, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, went public with his ALS diagnosis three years ago, and has endured more than his fair share of health problems since.

He returned home in February after going into intensive care with a urinary tract infection, and it was reported that he now needs round-the-clock care.

On Wednesday, it was revealed that McMichael, 66, has now been hospitalized again as he continues to fight against the debilitating condition.

In a tweet, Jarrett Patyon - son of NFL icon Walter - said: 'Update on Steve McMichael. Please send those prayers up for