Former NFL star Peyton Hillis reportedly in intensive care after saving children from drowning

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Peyton Hillis, the former Cleveland Browns star who was on the cover of the Madden 12 video game, has reportedly been hospitalized after a swimming accident where he saved his children from drowning.

Peyton remains in the intensive care unit for treatment of her lungs and kidneys, but doctors say her health is improving, according to her uncle.

Meanwhile, Peyton's children are said to be safe and healthy.

Hillis was in Pensacola, Florida when the accident happened, according to journalist Alyssa Orange, who says he was airlifted to hospital and remains unconscious in intensive care.

Peyton was on the cover of Madden after a stellar season in 2010 and another strong year in 2011 with the Browns. Hillis rushed for 1,177 yards to go with 477 receiving yards as a running back in 2010 and scored 13 total touchdowns. He followed that with 717 total yards and 3 touchdowns in 2011, then made the cover of the fan-elected Madden 12.

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A 7th round draft pick from Arkansas in 2008, Peyton has played in 81 NFL games over 8 sea...