Former NFL player Peyton Hillis remains hospitalized following his swimming accident last week.
The 36-year-old ex-footballer, who played 81 games in the NFL and joined the ranks of the Broncos, Cleveland, Kansas City, and the New York Giants, is currently in critical condition.
According to the reports, the athlete’s doctors are concerned about Hillis’ kidneys after the man suffered kidney and lung damage while rescuing his children from drowning last Wednesday.
“[He is] battling and definitely needs as many prayers as he can get,” WREG reported.
The health update comes after ambulances and a helicopter were spotted at Pensacola Beach in Florida after Hillis struggled to rescue his two children from the water.
Following his near-death experience, the former footballer was airlifted to the hospital. While his children were okay, another person was also rushed to the hospital, TMZ reported.
“One of the great things about being a body of believers is relationship and community, and it’s about being not only here to pray for people, but it’s also to be here to support them through times like this,” Hillis’ football team’s coach, Bryant Davis, told CBS affiliate Little Rock.
“That’s sacrificial living. That’s selflessness. It’s going out and risking it to save your kids. I mean, that’s amazing,” coach Jordan Wright added.
Speaking out about Hillis’ heroic actions was also team parent Kelsey Eursery who said they weren’t surprised when they learned that the footballer risked his life to save his kids.
“It was not a surprise to hear that Peyton went in the water after his child and that he got him to safety and that he was fine, and that he risked his life. And at this point, we’re just praying that that’s not what it’s going to cost him,” Eursery said.
Our thoughts are with Peyton and his family and friends as his recovery continues.
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