Bills safety Damar Hamlin stayed on the field after a scary hit
NFL player Damar Hamlin is talking to hospital family and teammates on FaceTime after being taken off his ventilator, amid a “remarkable” recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered on Monday in rural area.
In a statement, the Buffalo Bills said Friday: “Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery. His neurological function remains intact and he has been able to speak with his family and the care team”.
Doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center previously said the 24-year-old remains “critically ill” at the hospital, but he woke up Wednesday evening and was able to ask who won the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals communicating it in writing.
New audio from first responders to Hamlin’s crash has revealed their urgency as they tried to save his life. In the recording, obtained by the New York Times, you can hear the first medics on the scene increasing the severity of the situation.
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Buffalo Bills game to be ‘celebration of life’
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane on what he expects Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots to be: “A celebration of life, a celebration of life in progress. It’s going to be a great scene. If you have a ticket to form part of that vibe? The hair on the back of my neck is standing up.”
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Buffalo Bills GM praises Damar Hamlin’s parents
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane on Damar Hamlin’s parents: “Being around Mario and Nina these last few days, they should come up with a playbook for going through a life-threatening situation with your son.. . I don’t think I could have handled it as hard if it was my son.”
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Bills players gave Damar Hamlin a standing ovation
More details on this FaceTime event above:
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Damar Hamlin FaceTimes teammates
In case you missed it earlier, a very positive update from the Buffalo Bills:
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Damar Hamlin: NFL announces league-wide show of support Week 18
The NFL has confirmed that there will be a league-wide show of support for Damar Hamlin throughout the 16 games this weekend. Among them, a message of support for Hamlin, first responders and medical personnel will be read before each game, all clubs can indicate the “3” of each 30-yard line number in Buffalo Bills red or blue, all players will. have the option to wear a pregame jersey that displays “Love for Damar 3,” while the “3” jersey patches will be worn by the Buffalo Bills in their game against the New England Patriots.
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Sean McDermott talks Bills team meeting
“I probably won’t be able to do him justice,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said Friday, “but just to see Damar, No. 1, with my own eyes, it was something I was hoping to see and kind of of something he needed. to see… and to see the reaction of the players, they stood up immediately and started applauding him and shouting some things”.
McDermott said he kept it a secret from the team before announcing he had “a treat” for them: putting Hamlin on the big screen in the meeting room.
“He’s just an infectious young man with an infectious personality,” McDermott said.
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Breaking news: Damar Hamlin speaking to friends and family amid ‘remarkable recovery’
Damar Hamlin is awake and talking to his family and care team as he continues his recovery from cardiac arrest during an NFL game.
The Buffalo Bills have confirmed that the 24-year-old has FaceTimed his teammates for a meeting and confirmed, “I love you guys.”
Hamlin, who collapsed during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, also had his breathing tube removed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
“According to UCMC doctors, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery,” the team said in a statement Friday.
“His neurological function remains intact and he has been able to speak with his family and care team.”
Damar Hamlin is showing positive signs of recovery
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Buffalo Bills head coach praises ‘hero’ assistant for saving Damar Hamlin’s life
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Bills coach Sean McDermott praises assistant coach Denny Kellington for saving Damar Hamlin’s life
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott gave an emotional news conference last night, which included a tribute to the member of his medical staff who performed CPR on Damar Hamlin on the field.
“You talk about a real leader, a real hero, to save Damar’s life…I admire his strength.”
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‘I love you guys’: Damar Hamlin FaceTimes Buffalo Bills teammates as ‘remarkable’ recovery continues
Damar Hamlin is awake and talking to his family and care team as he continues his recovery from cardiac arrest during an NFL game.
The Buffalo Bills have confirmed that the 24-year-old has FaceTimed his teammates for a meeting and confirmed, “I love you guys.”
Hamlin, who collapsed during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, also had his breathing tube removed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
“According to UCMC doctors, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to make remarkable progress in his recovery,” the team said in a statement Friday.
“His neurological function remains intact and he has been able to speak with his family and care team.”
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