PENSACOLA, FL. (THECOUNT) — Peyton Hillis, former NFL running back, is hospitalized in ICU in Pensacola, Florida after he was injured while attempting to rescue his children from drowning.
Hillis was transported by LifeFlight to the hospital and remains unconscious.
Greg Hillis, the former running back’s uncle, posted on Facebook that Hillis is making a slow recovery.
“I just wanted to let everyone know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing better. He’s still in intensive care and having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but the doctors say he is improving. I just wanted to head off any rumors that may be started. I’m sure he would want everyone to know that he appreciates all of the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!”
Hillis joined the Browns in 2010 after being dealt by the Denver Broncos. In his first season in Cleveland, Hillis rushed for 1,177 yards and added 477 receiving yards, scoring 13 total touchdowns.
It is unclear if the involved children suffered any injuries.
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