‘The Bills said that Hamlin FaceTimed into Friday’s team meeting to talk to players and coaches. According to the Bills, he said “love you boys.” Coach Sean McDermott said that Hamlin’s call was a surprise to the players.’
BillsBeat - January 7, 2023
Bills broadcaster John Murphy recovering from stroke
‘The Bills say he is recovering at home and making day-by-day progress.’
Beane says McDermott has the “balance” the Bills need
‘“He knows when they need a kick in the butt, and he also knows when they need a hug,” Beane said. “That’s what’s special about it.”’
“Always got a smile on his face”: Employees, patrons of Damar Hamlin’s favorite area restaurant keep up with his recovery
‘The staff at the Big Tree Inn in Orchard Park described Damar Hamlin as humble, down to earth, always having a smile on his face and someone who enjoyed his wings.’
Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy is recovering from stroke
‘The family says they are grateful for the excellent care they received from the staff and doctors at Buffalo General Medical Center.’
URMC Doctors analyze what Damar Hamlin’s medical team will do next
‘“Could it be something genetic, something he was born with?” Director of Electrophysiology Lab for UR Medicine Cardiac Care Dr. David Huang said. “We don’t know that of course. Or could it be something traumatic to the chest that induces cardiac arrhythmias leading to cardiac arrest. Yes, those are very rare.”’
Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy recovering from stroke
‘Murphy has been the team’s radio play-by-play announced since 2004, and was previously the color analyst from 1984-1989 and 1994-2003.’
Damar Hamlin speaks in video call with Bills team, says “I love you boys”
‘In a press conference, head coach Sean McDermott said Bills players saw their teammate who went into cardiac arrest during the Monday night game at the Cincinnati Bengals.’
Bills statement: Damar Hamlin talking to his family and the team, fully breathing on his own
‘His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.’
Bills, NFL to feature tributes for Bills safety Damar Hamlin during Week 18's games
‘The Bills will wear royal Nike t-shirts displaying “Love for Damar 3” for pregame warm-ups. Bills business staff will wear “3” lapel pins.’
Bills injury report for Week 18 vs. Patriots
‘CB Taron Johnson cleared concussion protocol and was a full participant in Friday’s practice.’
Sean McDermott earns high praise for his leadership amid unprecedented circumstances
‘”The way he handled it, he was the perfect man in that situation to handle that,” quarterback Josh Allen said of his head coach. “That type of situation. I can’t say enough about what he did, what he said to us in the locker room.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane reflects on the true heroes who helped save Damar Hamlin's life
‘”We divided it up, and I said, ‘Let me stay here, let me support here. We’ll work this out,'” Beane said of his discussion with McDermott. “That’s why I love Sean. We were able to work this through, and he did a great job there.”‘
NFL owners approve plan for potential neutral site AFC Championship Game
‘The location of the neutral site is yet to be determined, but in a video call featuring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and members of the NFL Competition Committee, the league says it is considering multiple sites, including both indoor and outdoor venues.’
BillsBeat - January 6, 2023
Trauma team: Damar Hamlin able to respond; after waking, asked: Who won the game?
‘“You won,” a trauma team member told him. “You’ve won the game of life.”‘