‘The NFL said in a statement that commissioner Roger Goodell informed the teams that the game would not be resumed this week after consulting with both teams and NFL Players Association leadership. The league, however, has made no decision on resuming the game at a later date.’
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Steelers’ Mike Tomlin offers touching statement on Damar Hamlin: ‘I’ve got a lot of love for that young man’
‘”It’s a really personal thing for me,” said Tomlin, who added that he has known Hamlin since he was roughly 12 years old. “Just got a lot of love and respect for him as a human being.’
Latest details on Damar Hamlin: Family of Bills player releases statement, team offers update on his health
‘What happened to Hamlin on Monday night was difficult to watch and it’s a reminder that NFL players are risking their health with every snap of the ball. We’ve seen some serious injuries over the years, but none of them were like the one suffered by Hamlin, who actually went into cardiac arrest on the field after taking a shoulder to the chest. It was an emotional situation that wasn’t easy for anyone to watch and it was one of the scariest moments in NFL history.’
Damar Hamlin injury: Bills safety’s family ‘deeply moved’ by support received ‘from fans around the country’
‘”On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time,” the statement reads. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country.’
Damar Hamlin injury: NFL cardiologist offers insight into what may have happened to Bills safety, what’s next
‘When I saw what had happened, the type of collapse he had, where his body went completely limp, is the type of collapse that has a very, very high likelihood of the heart stopping. That’s a really concerning thing. The real good-news story is how promptly the medical team on the sideline was at his side performing resuscitation. That is not always the case.’
Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest: NFL says Bills-Bengals game won’t be played this week
‘The league has made no decision regarding when or if the resumption of the game will take place. There has currently been no changes made to the league’s Week 18 schedule. The Bengals are slated to host the Ravens on Sunday, while the Bills are slated to host the Patriots on Sunday.’
Who is Damar Hamlin? Bills safety a Pittsburgh area star in high school, college who gives back to community
‘As a senior for the Panthers, Hamlin envisioned using his platform as a future NFL player to give back to McKees Rocks, initiating a community toy drive for a local daycare in December 2020. It was the first program of The Chasing M’s Foundation, his own startup, and initially set a $2,500 fundraising goal. Within hours of Hamlin’s injury Monday night, more than $1 million in donations had flooded the toy drive’s GoFundMe page, which as of Tuesday morning had raised more than $3.4M from 130,000 donors.’
Bills vs. Bengals: NFL Provides Scheduling Update After Damar Hamlin Injury
‘“The NFL continues to be in regular contact with the medical team caring for Damar Hamlin, and also the Bills and Bengals organizations and the NFL Players Association,” the NFL’s statement read. “After speaking with both teams and NFLPA leadership, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed the clubs today that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week.’
Damar Hamlin’s Family Releases Statement After Collapse in Bills-Bengals Game
‘“On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time,” the statement read. “We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country.’
Damar Hamlin’s Uncle Offers Update About Injured Bills Safety
‘“They resuscitated him on the field before they brought him to the hospital, and then resuscitated him a second time when they got him to the hospital,” Glenn said.’
Damar Hamlin Collapse: Sean McDermott, Josh Allen, Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow Among Those Who Helped Lead
‘What we do know, first and foremost, is a lot of people on the ground did the best they could to handle a shocking and terrifying situation.’
Tom Brady, NFL Peers Donate to Damar Hamlin’s Charity Toy Drive
‘In the following hours, players like Brady, McCourty and others have donated to Hamlin’s charity toy drive for the Chasing M’s Foundation. Brady donated $10,000 to Hamlin’s cause while McCourty and other Patriots players—Lawrence Guy, Brian Hoyer and Marcus Jones—submitted donations to the safety’s charity efforts.’
All 32 NFL Teams Change Twitter Avatars to Honor Damar Hamlin
‘All 32 NFL teams—and other squads like the NHL’s Sabres—changed its Twitter avatars to photos of the safety’s jersey number with “Pray for Damar” written at the top. The league shared a screen recording of the teams sharing the profile picture change with the caption “Football is family” with the red heart emoji.’
Booger McFarland Details Emotions on ESPN Set After Damar Hamlin Collapsed
‘“I’ve hit people and been hit so many times on that field, and to see that play out where we are watching life and death play out on national television is an uncomfortable feeling,” McFarland told The Athletic. “When I saw the look on the trainers’ and doctors’ faces, I knew this was different. Then you hear they are doing CPR, which means he’s having difficulty breathing. All I could think about was life or death for this young man. That is something I never thought would happen on an NFL field.”’
Bills Issue Tuesday Afternoon Update on Damar Hamlin’s Status
‘“Damar Hamlin spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We are grateful and thankful for the outpouring of support we have received thus far,” the franchise tweeted.’