Peyton Hillis: Concern for kidneys increases following drowning accident
Heather Hamilton
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Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis remains in the ICU with increasing concern for his kidneys following a drowning accident.
Hillis, a standout member of the 2010 Cleveland Browns team that earned him a cover feature on Madden 12, was hospitalized last week after “saving his children from drowning in the ocean” near Pensacola, Florida.
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The former running back remains in critical condition as concerns rise over “some additional issues with his kidneys,” according to KNWA.
However, Hillis is said to have made “minor improvement.”
A prayer vigil was held Sunday evening in support of Hillis and his family.
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Last week, Hillis’s uncle confirmed that the former running back was admitted to the ICU for kidney and lung issues. His uncle shared his appreciation for “prayers being thrown up on [Peyton’s] behalf.”
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Hillis played in the NFL for seven years, including two for the Browns in 2010 and 2011. His best season came in 2010, when he posted 1,177 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, as well as 477 receiving yards and two additional touchdowns.