Peyton Hillis

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Report: Former NFL player Peyton Hillis in intensive care after ... (NBC Sports - NFL)

KNWA in Arkansas reports that Hillis was taken to the hospital by helicopter after the accident, which took place in Pensacola, Florida, reportedly after Hillis ...

Hillis never reached those heights again in four more NFL seasons with the Browns, Chiefs and Giants. After two years in Denver, Hillis was traded to Cleveland, and in his first year with the Browns he exploded for 1,177 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, plus 477 receiving yards and two more touchdowns, and that landed him on the Madden cover the next year. “I just wanted to let everyone know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing better.

Former Browns RB Peyton Hillis reportedly in critical condition after ... (Sporting News)

KNWA Fox 24's Alyssa Orange confirmed that Hillis had been involved in a swimming accident in Pensacola. He was airlifted to a local hospital and and was listed ...

Hillis then embarked on a seven-year NFL odyssey after being selected in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Broncos. He was airlifted to a local hospital and and was listed in an "unconscious" state as of Thursday evening. [confirme](http://twitter.com/AlyssaOrange/status/1611193316187553792?s=20&t=ZGaOxgk-43Xh_N1sMhdMeQ)d that Hillis had been involved in a swimming accident in Pensacola.

Reports - Ex-NFL star Peyton Hillis in ICU after swim rescue (ESPN)

The Arkansas football team's Twitter account was among those praising the action of former Razorback and NFL star Peyton Hillis, who is hospitalized and in ...

He was originally drafted by the [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos). [Cleveland Browns](/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns). He finished his career in 2014 with the [New York Giants](/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants).

Peyton Hillis in ICU after swimming accident in Florida (Broncos Wire)

Hillis, 36, played college football at Arkansas before being selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. He originally began his NFL ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) Hillis saw his role diminish under new coach Josh McDaniels in 2009, and he was later traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2010.

Former NFL Star Peyton Hillis in ICU After Saving His Kids from ... (PEOPLE.com)

A family member stated Thursday that Peyton Hillis' health is improving after the accident in Pensacola, Florida but that he's still unconscious.

but you can't take the game out of the man," the dad-of-two wrote. "Everything about them is the epitome of who I am. "You can take the man out of the game… "You should be proud … "Family asks to please pray for him and a speedy recovery." "I just wanted to head off any rumors that may be started," Greg continued.

Former NFL star Peyton Hillis in critical condition after saving kids ... (FOX 35 Orlando)

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis is reportedly in critical condition after rescuing his children from drowning at a beach in Pensacola, Florida, ...

[Florida,](https://www.fox35orlando.com/tag/us/fl) according to reports. He spent the 2012 season with the Kansas City Chiefs before spending his final two seasons with the New York Giants. However, he broke out as a member of the Cleveland Browns, rushing for 1,177 yards on 270 carries and scoring 11 touchdowns in 2010, according to "He’s still in intensive care and having some problems with his kidneys and his lungs but the doctors say he is improving. [TMZ reports](https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/05/peyton-hillis-cleveland-browns-hospitalized-critical-condition-saves-kids-drowning-swimming-accident/) that Hillis, 36, is in an intensive care unit for treatment on his lungs and kidneys. ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 19: Peyton Hillis #33 of the New York Giants warming up before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 19, 2014 in Arlington, Texas.