Former NFL running back Michael Pittman is asking for prayers for a family member who has contracted the coronavirus, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN. The family member is in a coma and in critical condition, Laine posted on Twitter on Thursday.
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
…So if you believe in prayer, please join me in praying for Michael Pittman and his family, while also respecting his and his family’s privacy. They need all the healing vibes they can get. He also wanted me to post this to increase awareness about the dangers of coronavirus.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 12, 2020
…I told Mike he’s got an army of prayer warriors with him. Thank you so much for caring, guys!
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) March 12, 2020
Laine is an NFL Nation reporter covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom Pittman played for six years (2002-07). He enjoyed his best NFL season in 2004, when he rushed for 926 yards and seven touchdowns, and caught 41 passes for 391 yards and three TDs, in 13 games.
Drafted out of Fresno State by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, PIttman played four seasons in Arizona before joining Tampa Bay. His 11th and final NFL season was with the Denver Broncos in 2008.
Pittman’s son, Michael Pittman Jr., is a highly-touted NFL prospect after starring as a wide receiver at USC.
Please join us in praying for Pittman’s family, and all those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
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