Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms was moved from St. Joseph's Hospital's intensive care unit to a medical recovery floor on Tuesday, two days after having his spleen removed.
Simms was injured during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Doctors expect a full recovery.
The quarterback's family issued a statement through the hospital, thanking well-wishers for their support and adding that Simms' condition is improving daily.
``He is expected to stay in the hospital for several more days, allowing him needed rest while his recovery continues to be closely monitored,'' the statement said.
The 26-year-old son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms took several hard hits during the game. It's not clear which one ruptured his spleen.
