The love is pouring in from former teammates and fans, as well as former opponents. Here's hoping Hillman hears it. BroncosCountry RonnieHillman
Ronnie Hillman was a champion of Super Bowl 50 for the Broncos, leading the field in rushing yardage. Now he's fighting a very different battle: cancer. Hillman is only 31., is renal medullary carcinoma, a"rare but highly aggressive neoplasm form of cancer that primarily affects young African Americans with sickle cell trait." Hillman was first diagnosed only this last August, and immediately underwent treatment, which was unsuccessful.
Hillman's family said in that same statement that"we hope beyond hope, and we have faith that can move mountains." They request both prayers and privacy from his many supporters. Hillman was one of the Broncos best offensive weapons during the Peyton Manning era. After being drafted from San Diego State in 2012, he played four seasons in Denver, racking up some impressive numbers. Despite impressive play, he was moved to a secondary role backing up C.J. Anderson and wasn't picked up after going into free agency in 2016. He played for one more season in the NFL, for both Minnesota and back home in San Diego.
The news that Hillman had entered hospice came from former teammate Orlando Franklin, who tweeted that he was"
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