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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.