Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael is heading to the emergency room with suspected pneumonia, according to a spokesperson for the McMichael family.
“We are asking for prayers for Steve McMichael. He is going to the Emergency Room now with suspected pneumonia. We will inform you as we have more updates. Thank you. The McMichael Family. Team Mongo.”
Requesting prayers for Mongo from The McMichael Family. #Bears 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/lRiJ1bMqxV
— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 15, 2024
McMichael has been battling ALS for the past three years. He revealed his diagnosis in April 2021, and he’s now fully paralyzed and has lost the ability to speak. McMichael was hospitalized last August when he was admitted to the ICU with sepsis and pneumonia.
McMichael was recently named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, joining fellow Bears greats Devin Hester and Julius Peppers. McMichael spent 13 seasons with the Bears and was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl team. McMichael was a two-time first-team All-Pro, three-time second-team All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler. His 92.5 sacks rank second in franchise history behind only Richard Dent (124.5).
UPDATE (8:25 p.m. CT):
McMichael is being admitted to the intensive care unit on Thursday night with a urinary tract infection. He is on three antibiotics.
“Steve is fighting a Urinary Tract Infection. He is on three antibiotics and is being admitted to the ICU this evening. Continued prayers are appreciated for Steve’s speedy recovery. Thank you! The McMichael Family and Team Mongo.”
— Larry Mayer (@LarryMayer) February 16, 2024
