Former NFL star Peyton Hillis has been hospitalized after heroically rescuing his kids from drowning within the ocean in accordance with a Fox Information report.

Hillis, who is thought for having appeared on the quilt Madden NFL 12 again in 2012, is at present alive however nonetheless in “vital situation” in accordance with kinfolk. Greg Hillis, Peyton’s uncle, posted to his private Fb web page an replace on his nephew’s situation on Wednesday saying that regardless of how issues at present seem, the previous athlete is making a level of progress.

“I simply wished to let everybody know on Razorback Nation that Peyton is doing higher,” posted Greg Hillis.

“He’s nonetheless in intensive care and having some issues together with his kidneys and his lunch however the docs say he’s bettering,” he continued. “I simply wished to move off any rumors which may be began. I’m positive he would need everybody to know that he appreciates all the prayers being thrown up on his behalf!!!”

Fox24 reporter Alyssa Orange posted to Twitter extra particulars relating to the incident which despatched Hillis to the ICU, confirming that the incident occurred in Pensacola, Florida and that on the time, he was unconscious.

“Household asks to please pray for him and a speedy restoration,” stated Orange.

The Arkansas alumni began his profession in 2008 when he was drafted by the Denver Broncos as a seventh spherical decide. He was most notable for being a get away teammate on the Cleveland Browns a number of years later. From there, he would finally play for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs for one season earlier than ending off his profession with the New York Giants in 2015.