‘The second-year safety was administered CPR on the field, while also requiring the use of an AED before being transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he spent just one week recovering in the ICU.’
BillsBeat - June 29, 2023
Buffalo Bills training staff to be honored at ESPYS for quick actions when Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest
‘ESPN said each member of the training staff will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service, which is awarded to a group or individual with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes Tillman’s legacy.’
Bills Training Camp Preview: Who is ready to emerge on offense?
‘The Bills haven’t released a depth chart for 2023 yet, but Cook has eyes on the top backfield role in Buffalo.’
Bills training staff to receive award at 2023 ESPYS
‘”After Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field shook the world last January, the Buffalo Bills training staff exemplified mental toughness and immediately performed live-saving measures. In recognition of their commitment to every member of the team, the Bills training staff will be awarded the Pat Tillman Award for Service presented by MassMutual, an award given to a group with a strong connection to sports who has served others in a way that echoes the legacy of the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger, Pat Tillman. Past recipients of the Pat Tillman Award for Service include Gretchen Evans (2022), Kim Clavel (2020), and Jake Wood (2019).”‘
BillsBeat - June 28, 2023
AFC East preview: Dolphins' expectations high ... if Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy
‘Tagovailoa has played 26 of a possible 33 games the last two years because of rib (2021) and head (’22) injuries. He enters this year with a history of concussions (two official, three unofficial last year) and spent a part of his offseason training learning how to better fall to the turf. Last year, Tagovailoa was 8-5 in his starts with 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions. But he missed the last three regular-season/playoff games after his final concussion.’
Erik Brady: Former Bills PR exec Budd Thalman has seen ups, downs with O.J., JoePa and Staubach
‘He was the Bills’ vice president for public relations from 1973 to 1986.’
WWE Champion can’t wait to watch Jets’ Aaron Rodgers get crushed by Buffalo Bills
‘Rollins, a die-hard Chicago Bears fan, watched his team get beaten time and time again by Aaron Rodgers. During his time with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers went 24-5 against Chicago and talked about it plenty. Rodgers told Bears fans, “I still own you” after a rushing touchdown in 2021. Last season, following another win over the Bears, Rodgers told FOX Sports that Soldier Field had “truly has been a second home to me.”’
Politician Thinks Bills Would’ve Left Buffalo Without Public Funds for New Stadium
‘“They have a business goal in mind, which is, in general, to make as much money as possible,” he continued. “They can make more money if they move elsewhere. I don’t think the Pegulas would have built the stadium for themselves here in western New York if we told them to go pound salt. I think they would have moved their team, because the history of the NFL is that’s what happens.”’
Connections between Bills, Sabres schedules this season
‘As it turns out, the Sabres and Bills are slated to play on the same day three times this season, starting on Sunday, Nov. 19.’
Free Buffalo Bills training camp tickets resold online
‘However, within a matter of minutes, tickets were sold out. People are buying the tickets in bulk and then reselling them on the secondary market. One listing on StubHub, shared on Twitter by a Bills fan, was going for $160!’
Damar Hamlin throws out first pitch at Pittsburgh Pirates game
‘Hamlin, who is back practicing with the Bills after nearly dying on the field during a game in Cincinnati almost six months ago, has the Pirates “P” logo tattooed on the left side of his neck.’
Damar Hamlin realizes dream with honor at Pirates game
‘“I feel like the biggest staple to our city is that P, that Pirates logo,” Hamlin said Tuesday. “That’s everything to us.”’
BillsBeat - June 27, 2023
Damar Hamlin to throw first pitch at New York Yankees game, following CPR training with team
‘Hamlin’s appearance will kick off the 2023 HOPE Week, which highlights different individuals, families or organizations in need of support each day.’
Hall of Famer Jim Kelly struck by longevity of his camp, now in its 35th year
‘“Well, 35 years doing my football camp and really think way back, I said, ‘If I get to 20, that might be great,’ “ Kelly said. “Thirty-five? But I love it.”’
Latavius Murray is exactly where he wants to be. Buffalo Bills running back has come ‘full circle’
‘He is sitting in his massive truck to escape the rain and the swarm of kids who keep asking, on this Saturday afternoon at Sunnycrest Park, for him to scrawl his name on their CNY sports camp T-shirts. And he is talking about playing for the Buffalo Bills.’