‘The Bills said in a statement that the progress was “noted” Tuesday and overnight, adding, “He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.”’
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Damar Hamlin appears to be making progress: ‘Promising readings’
‘“Per Jordon and Damar’s family, doctors overnight got promising readings that they had been hoping to see by this morning. Jordon couldn’t go into specifics, but progress appears to be made,” Harvey wrote on Twitter, adding that Hamlin remains sedated and in critical condition in the ICU at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.’
President Biden speaks with Damar Hamlin’s parents after Bills safety’s on-field collapse
‘“I spoke with his mother and father at length,” Biden said.’
‘Signs of improvement’: Encouraging day for Bills’ Damar Hamlin
‘Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn, told CNN on Tuesday his nephew’s use of a ventilator was down from 100 percent to 50 percent, but specifics were less tangible a day later.’
Damar Hamlin’s father spoke to entire Bills team after safety’s collapse: ‘Needed it’
‘Mario Hamlin “informed the Bills that Damar was making progress” after he suffered cardiac arrest during Monday’s game in Cincinnati, with a source telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday, “The team needed it.”’
Collapse of Bills’ Hamlin deepens Buffalo’s anguish, resolve
‘Suddenly, a team that had been a beacon of good news became another source of despair.’
Players Around NFL Say Hamlin’s Injury Wasn’t Higgins’ Fault
‘“There’s nothing you can do about that hit,” quarterback Joe Burrow said Wednesday after the Bengals practiced for the first time since the incident. “That hit happens on every play of every single game. That’s the scary part about it.”’
NFL Rallies To Support Hamlin As His Condition Improves
‘“We all remain optimistic,” Rooney said, adding that Hamlin’s family asked him not to go into further detail.’
Hamlin’s Foundation Approaching $7 Million In Donations
‘In its first two years of existence, the donation drive raised about $2,900. After Hamlin’s injury, more than 200,000 donations — averaging about $32 — were made in less than 48 hours.’
Bengals’ Zac Taylor praises Bills coach Sean McDermott for actions
‘Taylor said that after Hamlin was placed in the ambulance and driven out of Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium at 9:25 p.m. local time, referee Shawn Smith’s officiating crew walked over to Cincinnati’s sideline to say that McDermott was still trying to sort out what happened. To expedite the decision-making process, Taylor walked over to Buffalo’s sideline to join the officials and McDermott’s conversation.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest on field: Team offers latest update, President Biden reaches out
‘The frightening event sent shockwaves through, not only the sports world, but the world at large. This week, U.S. President Joe Biden even spoke with Hamlin’s mother and father, via Bloomberg News. On Wednesday, the Bills gave an update on their player, saying Hamlin has shown some signs of improvement, but that he remains in critical condition.’
What should NFL do about suspended Bills-Bengals game? With no precedent, here are the options, and best path
‘”Obviously we’re going to have to make a decision on that in the coming days, which we will. But there’s a lot of considerations in place there and a lot of people that we want to consult with — including the clubs involved — before that decision is final.”‘
Damar Hamlin injury: Bills resume football activities Wednesday for first time since teammate’s scary scene
‘The Bills only have a walkthrough and meetings scheduled, opposed to a full practice, the team announced.’
Damar Hamlin’s family ‘frustrated’ by criticism of Bengals’ Tee Higgins
‘Higgins, who was seen visibly distraught in the aftermath of Monday night’s events, was unfortunately not spared from criticism for his role in the play, which ranged from hateful online comments to being blamed for the situation outright by former NFL linebacker Bart Scott.’
Damar Hamlin injury: Fanatics, NFL, NFLPA donating all Bills safety’s jersey sales to his charity
‘Fanatics co-chair Michael Rubin tweeted that Fanatics, the NFL and the NFLPA are donating all proceeds of Hamlin’s jersey sales to the Chasing M Foundation, the charity Hamlin started in 2020.’