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.

Saints fan favorite Steve Gleason suffered an accident over the weekend at his volleyball clinic, according to his wife

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:

Former New Orleans Saints and legend Steve Gleason is recovering after suffering a "traumatic" accident on Sunday, Nov. 24.

A New Orleans Saints legend was in some headlines for a reason no fan wants to hear about this weekend. Gleason involved in accident. The Saints legend was involved in an accident