Legendary former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael is resting at home after being hospitalized for over a week with a urinary tract infection, pneumonia and MRSA.
McMichael's publicist, Betsy Shepherd, told the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com) the following on Friday following McMichael's release from the hospital: "The outpouring of love, support and prayers have helped Steve get through this latest battle. All he wanted was to get home to [wife] Misty and [daughter] Macy where he feels most comfortable."
The 66-year-old McMichael, who announced in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with the incurable neurodegenerative disease ALS, was chosen as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 two weeks ago.