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Steve Gleason hospitalized for a few days and 'will be home soon'

Former New Orleans Saints football player Steve Gleason has been hospitalized for the last few days for a "precautionary measure" and "will be home soon," he said Monday on Twitter.

"...not where I planned to spend my birthday," the 41-year-old added.

His birthday was Monday.

If you've seen our film @gleasonmovie - you know we've been quite transparent about our journey with ALS. The tragedy & the triumph.
I've spent the last few days at Ochsner Medical. A precautionary measure, and not where I planned to spend my birthday, but I'll be home soon.