New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson still hospitalized, but improving

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson remains hospitalized but is showing signs of improvement, the team announced Tuesday.

Benson, 90, is still in the Intensive Care Unit at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. He was admitted on Feb. 21 with flu-like symptoms.

"Mr. Benson remains in the Intensive Care Unit at Ochsner Medical Center. He remains in stable condition and has shown signs of improving," the team said in a statement. "Mrs. Benson once again thanks everyone for their continued support and prayers."

A New Orleans native, Benson also was hospitalized for precautionary reasons in October after the team reported he was feeling "a little tired and worn out" following the Saints' 20-12 victory over the Chicago Bears. He was released a few days later.

The owner of the Saints since 1985, Benson also owns the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.