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Peyton Hillis’ girlfriend says former Browns RB is making progress, off ventilator after saving kids from drowning

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023, 3:11 p.m.|Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 1:14 p.m.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Browns running back Peyton Hillis is making progress and not breathing via a ventilator anymore, according to his girlfriend, Angela Cole.

Hillis was reportedly in critical condition after saving his children from drowning at a beach in Pensacola, Florida, on Jan. 5. Hillis was unconscious and in the intensive care unit after being airlifted to a nearby hospital.

While he was in intensive care, doctors were concerned regarding Hillis’ kidneys not properly functioning, but he has since made enough progress to where he doesn’t need the support of a ventilator.

Cole confirmed the updated news via Instagram, with the caption below:

“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 spent seven years in the NFL, including two as the Browns’ featured running back, achieving cult-hero like status. During the 2010 season he posted the best marks of his career, finishing 11th in total rushing yards (1,177), and top 10 in total rushing touchdowns (11). His performances led to him winning a nationwide vote that placed him on the cover of EA Sports’ Madden NFL 12 video game.

Hillis retired from the NFL in 2015 after two seasons with the New York Giants, ending his career with 2,832 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns.

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Former NFL star Peyton Hillis expected to make a "100% recovery" weeks after rescuing his children from drowning

Former NFL star Peyton Hillis said he is expected to make a full recovery weeks after saving his children from drowning at a Florida beach.

On Wednesday, the 37-year-old Hillis took to Twitter to give an update on his condition, thanking his family, fans and hospital staff at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola for their role in his 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," he said in a statement. "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 percent recovery. I'm a very lucky and blessed man."

Hillis was admitted to the hospital in early January after he and his sister Hayley Davis rescued his kids from drowning at a Florida beach, according to their uncle Greg Hillis.

According to multiple updates from family, Hillis was being treated in Baptist Hospital's intensive care unit and, for a time, using a ventilator, before he was discharged a month ago from the Florida hospital, his girlfriend and sister said on social media.

After playing college ball at the University of Arkansas, Hillis was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2008. During his seven-year NFL career, Hillis also played for the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Giants. He was featured on the cover of "Madden NFL 12" following a breakout year with the Browns during which he rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns.

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