New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis (33) rushes against the Buffalo Bills during the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis is in an intensive care unit following a swimming accident in Florida this week, NewsNation affiliate KNWA’s Alyssa Orange reported on Twitter. According to reports, Hillis went into the water at a beach in Pensacola to rescue his children from drowning. Hillis was airlifted to an area hospital and remained unconscious in the ICU on Thursday, according to Orange. During his career, he had 2,832 rushing yards, 1,050 receiving yards, scored 26 touchdowns and was on the cover of the Madden 12 video game.

Source: The Nation January 07, 2023 11:23 UTC