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Peyton Hillis releases first statement since swimming accident

“I left the hospital with no worries and concerns and should make a 100% recovery,” Peyton Hillis said. “I’m a very lucky and blessed man.”

For the first time since a swimming accident in Pensacola, Florida on Jan. 5, former NFL running back Peyton Hillis has released a statement on his status.

Hillis, 37, wrote on his Twitter page on Thursday that he “should make a 100% recovery.” This follows the news from Jan. 20 that Hillis had been released from the hospital.

Hillis suffered lung and kidney injuries in the Gulf of Mexico after helping rescue family members from drowning. It’s been about a month now since he was released from a Florida hospital, and the running back took to social media to share his appreciation to those who helped him get through it.

Here is Hillis’ statement:

I just wanted to come on here and thank everyone for all the prayers and love y’all have given me. It’s really made all the difference. I also want to thank my brave sister, mother, sister in law, my kids, and my girlfriend who has saved my life in more ways than one. Thank you to the amazing staff at the hospital. Baptist hospital in Pensacola. Y’all were truly amazing and took such great care of me. You made all the difference on my recovery.

I haven’t taken any interviews on this because I’d like to keep my family out of the public eye because it was a very traumatic time for us. But I did want to come on here and show my appreciation for everyone who helped save my life and for all of your prayers and love and support. I left the hospital with no worries and concerns and should make a 100% recovery. I’m a very lucky and blessed man. Yahweh has really blessed me and I am very thankful.

Hillis totaled 3,882 yards from scrimmage and scored 26 touchdowns in seven seasons (81 games) in the NFL. He played for the Broncos, Browns, Chiefs and Giants before retiring in 2015 due to concussion and injury concerns. Hillis is a hero, and all NFL fans will be happy to hear that he’s on the mend.

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Peyton Hillis releases statement after battling back from heroic actions

The former running back shows appreciation for the support.

Former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis was hospitalized in January after saving his children from drowning. The former running back was on a ventilator and in critical condition for a few weeks after the incident. In a statement released on Tuesday, he thanked everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and support and the medical staff that took care of him.

“I just wanted to come on here and thank everyone for all the prayers and love y’all have given me…I left the hospital with no worries and concerns and should make a 100% recovery.”

It is great to see Hillis expected to be back to his old self after a scary situation following a brave action.

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Ex-Broncos RB Peyton Hillis discharged from hospital after swimming accident

Great news for Peyton Hillis — he was recently discharged from the hospital after recovering from a swimming accident in Florida.

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There’s great news on the Peyton Hillis front this week.

The former NFL running back was recently discharged from a Florida hospital, according to his girlfriend, Angela Cole.

“God is so good! 🙏🏻❤️” Cole wrote on her Instagram page on Saturday. “Peyton has been discharged from the hospital. The amount of love and gratitude I have for the incredible team that took care of Peyton is indescribable. This picture does not have anywhere near the amount of people who took such great care of him.”

Hillis was taken to Baptist Hospital after a swimming accident near the Portofino Island Resort in Pensacola on Jan. 5. The former running back suffered lung and kidney injuries “while saving a family member from drowning,” according to a report from KNWA FOX24.

Hillis, 37, had a seven-year career in the NFL, totaling 3,882 yards from scrimmage and scoring 26 touchdowns in 81 games. He spent time with the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants before retiring in 2015 due to concussion and injury concerns.

Hillis’ family, friends and fans will be relieved to know that this story has a happy ending. Hillis is a hero, and he’s now healthy and recovered from the accident.

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Ex-Giants RB Peyton Hillis discharged from hospital

Ex-New York Giants RB Peyton Hillis has made a full recovery and been released from the hospital after saving his children from drowning.

Former New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis has been discharged from the hospital after a two-week stay.

Hillis was admitted on January 4 after suffering lung and kidney damage due to inhaled seawater. He had leaped into the ocean off the Florida coast to save he and his brother’s drowning children.

Initially, the situation for Hillis looked dire and it was uncertain that he’d be able to survive his injuries. But after being airlifted and placed into the ICU, which included a short stay on a ventilator, the former Madden cover athlete made a full recovery.

The kids were all saved from the riptide that was pulling them out to sea, and none suffered any injuries.

“God is so good! Peyton has been discharged from the hospital. The amount of love and gratitude I have for the incredible team that took care of Peyton is indescribable. This picture does not have anywhere near the amount of people who took such great care of him,” Hillis’ girlfriend, Angela Cole, wrote on Instagram.

“To Baptist Hospital in Pensacola: Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know I told you this probably 20 times a day, but you are so incredible. You all worked like a perfected machine with each and every one of you so kind, attentive, calming and caring…

“You not only saved Peyton’s life, you made it a priority to make sure that his family and I were okay amidst your busy schedules. You all were so calming, answered every question numerous times kindly… and heck, even took care of me and made sure I was okay every night: got me hot tea for my throat, made sure I was sleeping and eating, gave me a friend to confide in… I mean, I am just in awe. You have all became a huge family to me and I know have meant so much to all of us. I can’t express this enough when I say this, thank you for making all the difference in our lives. I’ll never be able to thank you enough!

“And a huge thank you again for all of your prayers, love and support… God heard. And He answered.”

Hillis is the literal definition of a hero. And the same can be said for those at Baptist Hospital.

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Browns legend Peyton Hillis is out of the hospital and home with family

Hillis is out after nearly three weeks in the hospital

Former Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis had been in the hospital since January 4 after saving his kids from drowning. Hillis was life flighted after being unresponsive and was in critical condition. He has now been released from the hospital and is heading home with his health conditions looking good.

Truly a heroic story of a father doing anything to protect his kids and putting his life on the line to save them. Fast forward a couple of weeks and both father and kids are home and safe after a truly terrifying situation in Florida at the beginning of the year.

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Emmitt Smith visits ex-Giants RB Peyton Hillis in hospital

Pro Football Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith, stopped by to visit retired New York Giants RB Peyton Hillis in the hospital this week.

Retired New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis remains hospitalized after suffering lung and kidney injuries while saving his children from drowning back on January 4.

Hillis leaped into the waters off the Florida coast when the kids were caught in a riptide. They were saved but Hillis required immediate attention from on-scene lifeguards and was quickly airlifted to a local hospital.

This past Thursday, the recovering Hillis got a visit from retired Dallas Cowboys running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith.

“Stay strong, Peyton,” Smith said, via TMZ Sports. “Praying for you, your family and wishing you a speedy recovery.”

Smith also called Hillis a “recovering hero.”

Although he failed to provide an exact update on Hillis’ health and recovery, Smith did seem optimistic about the 37-year-old’s current status.

The former Madden cover athlete played for the Giants in 2013 and 2014.

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Update on former Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis’ recovery after swimming accident

Former #Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis is “on the road to recovery” after a swimming accident in Florida.

Former Kansas City Chiefs RB Peyton Hillis is showing signs of improvement after he was airlifted to a hospital and placed on a ventilator following a swimming accident in Pensacola, Florida earlier this month. According to reports, the former NFL player dived into the ocean to save his children, who were unharmed in the incident thanks to Hillis’ heroics.

As of Jan. 8, Hillis was said to be battling issues with both his lungs and kidneys. Angela Cole, Hillis’ girlfriend, shared a positive update on Instagram on Thursday:

“A hero. ❤️ So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital. Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery. Please continue to pray for he’s still got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far. It truly makes all the difference. Today was a good day. ❤️🙏🏻”

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Hillis, 36, spent the 2012 NFL season playing for the Chiefs, in what was one of the bleakest seasons in franchise history. He appeared in 13 games, starting two in relief of RB Jamaal Charles. He had 85 carries for 309 yards and a touchdown, also catching 10 passes for 62 yards. Hillis played in the NFL from 2008-14 spending time with the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and New York Giants as well.

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Former Browns RB Peyton Hillis recovering, off ventilator

Good news comes out on Peyton Hillis

A week ago, former running back of the Cleveland Browns, Peyton Hillis, was in critical condition after saving his children from drowning in Florida. Now today, his girlfriend has made a statement about his recovery, as he is now off of the ventilator:

“So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital. Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery. Please continue to pray [as] he’s got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far. It truly makes all of the difference. Today was a good day.”

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Peyton Hillis off ventilator, on ‘road to recovery’ after swimming accident

Great news: Peyton Hillis is off a ventilator after he suffered lung and kidney injuries “while saving a family member from drowning.” Hero!

Former running back Peyton Hillis is “on the road to recovery” after a swimming accident in Florida last week, according to his family.

“Peyton is off the ventilator and is doing great!!” his sister, Haley Davis, wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. “Peyt still has a long road of recovery ahead so please continue to pray but I wanted to update everyone with this happy news!”

Greg Hillis, their uncle, wrote on Facebook that Haley was “also a hero in the water along side Peyton” who was taken to the hospital with him.

Hillis was airlifted from the Portofino Island Resort to a local hospital in Pensacola, Florida after a swimming accident on Jan. 5.

Hillis suffered lung and kidney injuries “while saving a family member from drowning,” according to Otis Kirk of KNWA FOX24. Escambia County Fire Rescue’s incident report said Hills “had reportedly provided assistance to four swimmers that were in distress” before being rescued himself.

Angela Cole, Hillis’ girlfriend, wrote this on Instagram:

A hero. ❤️ So proud of this man and so incredibly grateful for family and this incredible hospital. Peyton is off the ventilator and is on the road to recovery. Please continue to pray for he’s still got a ways ahead of him, but thank you for all of your prayers and love and support thus far. It truly makes all the difference. Today was a good day. ❤️🙏🏻

Hillis, 36, blocked for Darren McFadden and Felix Jones as a fullback at Arkansas, helping the Razorbacks reach two bowl games in four seasons. He was then selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Hillis originally began his NFL career at fullback, but former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan moved him to running back after the team had a series of injuries at the position in 2008. Hillis went on to become a fan favorite after totaling 522 yards from scrimmage and scoring six touchdowns in 12 games (six starts) as a rookie.

Denver changed coaches in 2009 and Josh McDaniels reduced Hillis’ role before later trading him to the Cleveland Browns in 2010. Hillis went on to gain 1,654 yards from scrimmage and scored 13 touchdowns in his first season with the Browns, earning Madden 12 cover honors.

Hillis later spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Giants before retiring in 2015 due to concussion and injury concerns. He totaled 3,882 yards from scrimmage and scored 26 touchdowns in seven seasons (81 games) in the NFL.

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Ex-Giant Peyton Hillis improving, removed from ventilator

Retired Giants RB Peyton Hillis has been taken off a ventilator and is “on the road to recovery” after his heroic actions saved lives.

Former New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis suffered serious injuries earlier this month after diving into the ocean to save his children and his brother’s children from drowning.

The kids got caught in the riptide and Hillis immediately jumped into the Florida waters to retrieve them. He inhaled sea water and sand during the recovery and was promptly tended to by lifeguards.

Hillis was eventually airlifted to a local hospital where he was put on a ventilator in the intensive care unit.

Details about Hillis’ status have been limited since the incident, but updates from his family suggest he is “on road to recovery.”

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Hillis, who was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL draft, spent the final two years of his career with the Giants. He retired in 2015 at the behest of doctors, who were concerned with his history of concussions and the potential for additional damage in the future.

A Go Fund Me has been set up for the Hillis family.

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