Former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis is currently fighting for his life. The athlete, who was Eli Manning’s teammate, is in critical condition in a Florida intensive care unit. The former NFL player performed a selfless act after saving his children from drowning. However, the incident sent him to the hospital. As the reports circulating, fans are showing support for the former athlete.
Peyton Hillis is a pioneering NFL running back and has had a journeyman-type career. Hillis rose to prominence during his 2010 season in Cleveland. He delivered one of the greatest shows of his career. As an outcome of his efforts, the running back was chosen as the cover athlete for EA Sports’ Madden 12 video game.
NFL fans come out to support Peyton Hillis
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The former Cleveland Browns star was injured in a swimming accident while saving his children from drowning in Pensacola, Florida. Peyton Hillis dove into the ocean to safeguard his children. The children are safe, but the athlete got hurt in the process. Hillis had to be airlifted to the hospital and was currently undergoing treatment for his lungs and kidneys.
Thinking about our man @thepeytonhillis. Encouraged to learn he's doing better after his heroic act saving his family.
🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/owUjOU3zFN
— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) January 6, 2023
The NFL fans came forward to support him.
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Robert Griffin III hailed Hillis as a superhero for his act.
Peyton Hillis is a dang Super Hero. He saved his kids from drowning in the ocean while putting his own life in danger for the sake of his family. Glad to hear he is on the road to recovery after being in critical condition.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 6, 2023
Ryan Clark sent prayers for the RB’s well-being.
Man, just learned the news of Peyton Hillis. What a hero he is. Saving his kids from drowning is something fathers get. He risked his life for his babies. Man I pray he finds a a way back to his family. He deserves to see them grow. #PrayersUpForPeyton
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 6, 2023
This user called Peyton Hillis a tank and also sent his prayers.
Dude was a tank, prayers 🙏
— Nick Braun (@nickbraun0) January 6, 2023
Another user said Hillis is a man of action.
Right? A real man of action
— Ramon Armendariz (@dahunted1) January 6, 2023
This user is thinking and praying for Hillis and his Family.
Thinking and praying for Peyton Hillis and his family. A loving father and a #Browns legend. pic.twitter.com/LlYmmyE76y
— angrybrownsfans (@angrybrownsfans) January 6, 2023
Content creator Sir Yacht lauded RB Hillis as a super cool dude and a hero for saving his kids.
Peyton Hillis is a super good dude. An absolute goofball and I mean that in the best way possible.
He is a hero for saving his kids from drowning today. I'm praying hard for him and I hope he has a safe and fast recovery pic.twitter.com/Mp8nxMhUTX
— Sir Yacht (@SirYacht_) January 6, 2023
Moreover, this user called this week a week of miracles.
A week of miracles!
— Jennifer Wright (@jenniferg0215) January 6, 2023
Given the current state of affairs in the NFL, this is a troubling time. However, there is some good news about the former NFL running back’s health.
Ex-NFL running back’s health is improving
Peyton Hillis remains hospitalized in a critical state. But Alyssa Orange shared a ray of positivity with a screenshot from one of the RB’s family members, Greg Hillis. The update disclosed that the RB is still dealing with major issues. However, he had some progress in his health.
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Hospitalized Peyton Hillis 'doing better' after he saved kids from drowning https://t.co/9bkg6CQFnT pic.twitter.com/ZichtEonfc
— New York Post (@nypost) January 6, 2023
The statement mentioned, “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 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!!!”
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Any further updates on the athlete would be subject to reporting.
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