Report: Family member of ex-NFL RB Michael Pittman in coma after getting coronavirus
A family member of former NFL running back Michael Pittman is in critical condition after after contracting COVID-19, ESPN’s Jenna Laine reports.
The unidentified family member has been in the hospital for a week and is in a coma, according to the report. Laine wrote that she reported the news with Pittman’s blessing as he asked for prayers and wanted to raise awareness around the coronavirus pandemic.
Former Bucs RB Michael Pittman is asking for prayers right now. With his blessing, I am posting that a family member of his contracted the coronavirus, has been in the hospital since last Thursday and is now in a coma and in critical condition. He said they need a miracle.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 12, 2020
Pittman played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals.
His son, Michael Pittman Jr., was a standout wide receiver at USC and is projected to be selected in the upcoming NFL draft.
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