Former NFL star Damien Woody hospitalized after colonoscopy
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:07 · Archive
Former NFL player Damien Woody was hospitalized and had his appendix and part of his colon removed following a colonoscopy.
Damien Woody, a former NFL offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, was hospitalized after undergoing a colonoscopy. During the procedure, doctors discovered complications that necessitated the removal of his appendix and part of his colon. The 48-year-old was treated at Morristown Medical Center.
Woody shared news of his hospitalization on Instagram, thanking the doctors and nurses who cared for him. He urged the public to prioritise their health, writing: 'For the masses…mmm please get your checkups! Life is too short and too precious.'
Woody's health scare comes months after his departure from ESPN. The network did not renew his contract in August, ending his 15-year tenure as an NFL analyst. Since retiring from playing in 2011, Woody had been a regular fixture on ESPN programmes including SportsCenter, NFL Live and Get Up. He is now part of 'The OG Football Show' on YouTube with former ESPN colleagues Trey Wingo, Mark Schlereth and Merril Hoge.
How it is being reported
- Former NFL star Damien Woody hospitalized after having appendix removed and shares desperate plea to fans: 'Get your checkups'Damien Woody, a former Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots and ex-New York Jets star, has shared his recent health battle.Daily Mail Sport · 19 Oct, 14:56
- Ex-Jet Damien Woody shares health scare months after ESPN exit: ‘Please get your checkups’Former NFL player and TV personality Damien Woody shared a surprising health update with fans in a recent Instagram post.New York Post · 18 Oct, 22:16
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