Bills Star Damar Hamlin is Speaking Again as He Facetimes His Teammates After Being Critical For Days
Damar Hamlin needs immediate emergency medical attention after collapsing on the field during Week 17 Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals after tackling wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins began the play by catching a pass from Joe Burrow close to the 50-yard line and running downfield while leading with his right shoulder, which struck Hamlin in the chest.
Damar Hamlin, the defender, made a tackle by encircling Higgins’ head and shoulders with his arms to knock him to the ground. Hamlin briefly stood up after the play before collapsing and sliding backward.
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Damar Hamlin is out of critical condition
And maybe Damar Hamlin is talking. He is awake, attentive, active, and communicating. For the first time since being sent to the hospital, Hamlin’s breathing tube was withdrawn on Friday, and the Buffalo Bills safety spent the morning FaceTiming with teammates and addressing the whole squad.
This is amazing: For the first time, #Bills S Damar Hamlin is addressing the team via Facetime. The breathing tube is out, and he’s spent the morning speaking to various teammates on Facetime. Now, he’s delivering a message to the entire group, I’m told.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2023
The 24-year-old is still “critically unwell” in the hospital, according to doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, but on Wednesday night he was able to question who had won the Bills’ game versus the Cincinnati Bengals by writing to them.
Per the physicians at UCMC, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to progress remarkably in his recovery.
His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 6, 2023
The Bills have also verified rumors that Hamlin used FaceTime to join the squad meeting on Friday morning and deliver a crucial message. It’s the first time anybody has talked to Hamlin since his cardiac arrest on Monday during the first half of the Bengals game.
Damar Hamlin FaceTimed into our team meeting today to talk to players and coaches.
What he said to the team: “Love you boys.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8dorrWNaxt
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 6, 2023
In Cincinnati, Damar Hamlin had to be resuscitated on the field before being taken to the hospital, where he spent most of Wednesday unconscious.
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