‘The emotion was there from the beginning. In pre game warmups members of both teams came out wearing shirts showing their support for Damar Hamlin. Hamlin himself was posting messages on his Instagram from his hospital bed in Cincinnati. One post was a picture of Hamlin with his parents as they prepared to watch the Bills game from Hamlin’s room at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.’
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Bills sideline perspective with Sal Capaccio "Everyone could exhale a little bit."
‘Capaccio also saw it as a community moment. “There were a lot of hugs, high fives and fist bumps. Everybody checking on each other. I can’t tell you how many people came up to me, and said how are you doing? We all came together knowing that what happened last week impacted everyone. And now that Damar is doing much better, we can all heal together.”‘
"PanchoPacks" for Buffalo children in need
‘”We’re really here to give back to our community. Specifically today, in giving back to students locally in Buffalo and in the community. We’re going to be putting together over 1,500 backpacks [with help of] over 80 M&T volunteers over the next few days,” said Eric Feldstein, Western New York M&T Bank’s Regional President.’
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin released from UC Medical Center and has returned to Buffalo
‘According to the doctors, he met a number of key milestones on his journey to recovery which allowed for his release. He was up with physical and occupational therapy, walking within the unit, and tolerating a regular diet.’
How high can you go? Bills Wild Card game ticket prices varying on number of factors
‘7 News checked on Ticketmaster and the cheapest tickets, in the 300-level, are running at least $160 a pop, not including extra fees.’
Bills excited to have Hamlin back in Buffalo as playoffs near
‘“I’m super excited that he’s back in Buffalo and what a job the team of docs and the medical team did out in Cincinnati. And now he’s in great care here in Buffalo. We’re happy to have him back,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday.’
Damar Hamlin released from ICU, flies home to Buffalo to continue recovery
‘“We want to ensure that each organ system is stable to improving and that he needs minimal amount of assistance in terms of intensive nursing,” Dr. Timothy Pritts, chief of general surgery at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said.’
Damar Hamlin set ‘every alarm off in the ICU’ celebrating Bills kickoff return
‘“When the opening kickoff was run back, he jumped up and down, got out of his chair – set, I think, every alarm off in the ICU in the process,” Dr. Timothy Pritts of UC Health said Monday.’
Bills’ 2023 opponents now set after NFL regular season’s conclusion
‘Alongside the Giants and Cowboys, the Bills will take on three other teams at home that made the playoffs this season in the Dolphins, Buccaneers and Jaguars.’
Damar Hamlin giving back after outpouring of support
‘Damar wrote on Twitter, “I want to give back an ounce of the love y’all showed me. Proceeds of this shirt will go to first responders and the UC Trauma Center.”‘
Hearts for Hamlin at Highmark Stadium
‘All over the stands, it looked like an early Valentine’s Day celebration, with heart-shaped signs for Damar Hamlin. They said “Hamlin strong” and “Love for Damar” with the number three.’
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‘The two teams split their regular season games this season. The Dolphins won the Week 3 matchup 21-19 in a game played in the intense Miami heat. The Bills outgained the Dolphins 497-212 and more than doubled the Dolphins in time of possession. However, the Bills lost the turnover battle 1-0 and went 2 for 4 in the red zone, while the Dolphins went 3-3.’
Damar Hamlin back in Buffalo for further treatment
‘Hamlin tweeted shortly after the announcement thanking supporters for the outpouring of love.’
Damar Hamlin released from hospital and back in Buffalo to continue recovery
‘Damar is now at Buffalo General Hospital, he said on Twitter.’
Hamlin gives proceeds of shirt sales to first-responders and trauma center that saved him
‘Damar Hamlin is giving back to first-responders and the University of Cincinnati Trauma Center with proceeds from the sales of his T-shirts.’