A popular Food Network and former NFL star is speaking out after being shot.
In November 2024, beloved Chef Tobias Dorzon was shot during an attempted robbery, where five people tried to rob him and a woman he was with.
Following the incident, Dorzon was hospitalized in Hyattsville, Maryland, and has since revealed he is learning to walk again.
On July 1, the “Last Bite Hotel” alum spoke out about his struggles on Instagram.
“I know people might expect me to say a lot today … but truthfully, I don’t have much to say,” Dorzon wrote. “Because how do you put words to something like this? There’s no training for getting shot. No script for learning how to live with it. I’m still figuring out how to feel. Still learning how to breathe in this new version of my life.”
Dorzon thanked God for helping him these past eight months and shared that his injuries were severe enough that rehab has been a part of his “painful” journey to recovery.
“Rehab has been rough,” Dorzon wrote. “Real rough. Waking up in pain. Adjusting to a body that doesn’t move like it used to. Learning how to sleep with one eye open. Watching my back in places I used to feel safe. That part hurts. But I’m still here. Still standing. Still cooking. Still chasing greatness.”
Dorzon concluded his remarks by saying that he is not slowing down and that he’s not done yet, “not even close.” Fellow Food Network stars and fans all came to his support in the comments of his post.
“Guy’s Grocery Games” co-star Aarti Sequeira said, “God bless you and keep you!”
One fan said, “I’m over two years out from a spinal cord injury, still regaining sensation!!! 1 mm per day. You can and will do this.”
Food Network personality and well-known chef Ming Tsai said, “True hero. Period.”
Dorzon has appeared on “Guy’s Grocery Games”, “Last Bite Hotel”, and “Tournament of Champions” seasons 3 through 6. He played primarily as a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans.
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