Bills safety Damar Hamlin stayed on the field after a scary hit
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NFL running back Damar Hamlin is showing “signs of improvement” but remains in intensive care after suffering cardiac arrest on the field during a game Monday night.
The Buffalo Bills player remains in critical condition at the hospital after he collapsed to the ground after making a tackle on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins before being treated by first responders.
Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn, had told CNN on Tuesday evening that his nephew had to be resuscitated twice, though family friend and Hamlin’s marketing representative, Jordon Rooney, clarified those remarks Wednesday morning, saying Glenn misspoke and security only revived him once.
“Right now things are moving in a positive direction,” Rooney told NFL Network. “What the doctors were looking to see, I think they saw. They reported last night that he was revived twice. I wanted to clarify, we misspoke, he was only revived once.”
Hamlin’s family thanked the fans and praised the work of the medical staff and the support of the Bengals and coach Zac Taylor. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans across the country,” read a statement Tuesday.
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“To all the women who have significant others playing on this field … I stand with you,” the quarterback’s wife wrote on Instagram.
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Shannon Sharpe slams Skip Bayless for refusing to delete Damar Hamlin’s tweet
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The Bengals coach offers a message of support for Hamlin
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor offered a message of support for Damar Hamlin while meeting with reporters on Wednesday.
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Damar Hamlin GoFundMe tops $6.5 million
Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, is the latest big name in the NFL to contribute with a donation of $25,003.
“This fundraiser was originally established to support a toy drive for the Damar community, sponsored by the Chasing M Foundation,” GoFundMe states.
“However, it has received renewed support in light of Damar’s current battle and we cannot thank you all enough. Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us. As representatives of Damar, the team at Jaster Athletes released fundraising updates and will work with the Hamlin family, The Chasing M’s Foundation and the GoFundMe team to ensure the safe delivery of funds.”
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NFL says ‘everything is being considered’ for Bills-Bengals game
NFL executive Troy Vincent says “everything is being considered” for the suspended game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals caused by Damar Hamlin’s collapse.
“The guiding principles that got us into the 2020 season with COVID,” said Mr. Vincent Wednesday. “It may not be perfect, but it will allow participants to play.”
NFL exec Troy Vincent says ‘everything is being considered’ when it comes to #Bills-#Bengals game. “The guiding principles that got us into the 2020 season with COVID” are there.
“It may not be perfect, but it will allow participants to play.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2023
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Damar Hamlin is showing “signs of improvement” but remains in critical condition, according to the Buffalo Bills
“He is expected to remain in intensive care as his healthcare team continues to monitor and treat him,” the NFL team said.
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Doctors’ response prevented ‘tragic outcome’, says NFL chief medical officer
NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills said, “It is no exaggeration to say that the skillful and immediate response of all these talented caregivers prevented a tragic outcome at that time.”
Sills added, “There was only one policy and practice that mattered that night, and that was the emergency action plan of those first responders.
“He gave our brother Damar another day of life.”
Damar Hamlin receives treatment on the ground
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Breaking: Damar Hamlin shows ‘signs of improvement’ but remains in ICU
The Buffalo Bills have just released a new statement regarding Damar Hamlin’s condition following his collapse.
“Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement seen yesterday and overnight. He is expected to remain in intensive care as his healthcare team continues to monitor and treat him.”
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Bengals coach Zac Taylor praises his counterpart Sean McDermott
Taylor also praised his opposite number, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, for his handling of the situation.
Taylor recounted that McDermott had told him, “I need to be at the hospital for Damar, I shouldn’t be coaching this game.”
Taylor said, “That, for me, provided all the clarity.”
He added: “I really felt Sean McDermott led at the time. He was there for his players. He processed it the right way, which was incredibly difficult, and he really helped us get to the solution we needed to arrive”.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches after the suspension against the Buffalo Bills
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Bengals coach Zac Taylor greets the medical staff
Zac Taylor, the coach of Hamlin’s opponents, the Cincinnati Bengals, praised the medical personnel at the scene.
“They were ready,” Taylor said. “They gave Damar the best chance. I was very impressed and thankful for the work they did to be ready for moments like that.”
Medical personnel attend to Damar Hamlin on the field
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