Ex-NFL Player Peyton Hillis In The ICU After Saving Kids From Drowning

Peyton Hillis made a name for himself as part of the Cleveland Browns. In fact, he was also on the cover of the Madden 12 video game. That being said, it seems Hillis is currently fighting for his life as he is currently in the Intensive Care Unit after saving his children from drowning.

According to TMZ, Hillis is currently in the intensive care unit for treatment on his lungs and kidneys. Thankfully, his condition is improving, according to his uncle.

His children were said to be safe and sound as well. According to reporter Alyssa Orange, the former NFL player was in Pensacola, FL when the accident took place. He is currently unconscious in the ICU but is expected to make his recovery.

A 7th-round draft pick out of Arkansas in 2008, Peyton played in 81 NFL games over 8 seasons with the Browns, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants. He retired from the NFL in 2014 and has since gone into acting. We’ll keep you posted on his health status.

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