‘”As unfortunate as it is, we’ve got a game to play on Sunday. As unusual as this week has been, it’s business as usual from a football standpoint, unfortunately,” said Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. “I don’t even really know what to say about it, because it’s such a scary, emotional time, and guys still have a football game to play on Sunday. It’s our job to get out there and execute, and play the game the way that we need to play it to go and win. It is what it is. We’ve had discussions as a team about what happened, and about where we’re at going forward. It’s where we’re at.”‘
BillsBeat - January 5, 2023
Donations pour into Damar Hamlin's foundation
‘All of this, however, takes a back seat to Damar’s recovery. “The story I’m waiting to hear, is of Damar waking up, and being told what happened, while walking out of that hospital.”‘
Buffalo Bills to hold meetings and walk-through Wednesday, no media availability
‘Harvey added that Rooney mentioned Hamlin still has a long way to go but the family’s optimism remains high.’
‘It’s something that I’ve never seen on a football field before’: Bengals speak following Hamlin injury
‘“It’s something that I’ve never seen on a football field before,” quarterback Joe Burrow said. “Something that was and is scary and emotional and you just try to get around the people [who] you love and who love you and deal with it the way everybody does. Everyone has their own way of dealing with it.”’
‘Everybody needs to be in sync’: Former Bills trainer describes medical emergency training
‘“The Buffalo Bills did all of these things less than two weeks ago and this is the outcome. I think that was a great sense of pride for the NFL, but it also was also a motivation for them to say ‘Hey, we all need to be on the same page’,” Carpenter added. “The league now understands that if you don’t have this kind of teamwork and you don’t rehearse it you just may slip up.”’
NFL says ‘everything is being considered’ regarding Bills-Bengals resumption
‘NFL executive Jeff Miller said there has been no decision on whether to resume the Bills-Bengals game at a later date. A decision will be made in the coming days. The outcome of the game has major playoff implications because the Bills (12-3) entered Monday night as the AFC’s No. 1 seed.’
Bengals fan who went viral supporting Hamlin: “Just keep praying for Damar”
‘“I had the back of a blank sign and a Sharpie and I just put my emotions on the sign,” he said. “It was support all the way around. I saw orange and black, blue and red, all intermingled, embracing, tears falling together. Just a community coming together as one.”’
The power of prayer on display for Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills
‘The phrase “prayers for Damar” has been seen almost everywhere. On social media, on the signs at Highmark Stadium, and even on national television.’
Buffalove Apparel on Damar Hamlin: “The most humble and genuine person you could meet"
‘“He stayed all day long. He came in with a huge smile on his face, interacted with customers. He signed absolutely everything that anyone threw at him.”’
As Damar Hamlin’s toy drive hits $6.6 million, ‘Pirate Toy Fund’ talks local need
‘“And our whole goal is to help kids that are in need. Mainly the hospitals, sick children, we do the surgery centers, we do ‘toys on patrol,’” he said.’
Bills sign safety Jared Mayden to active roster
‘Mayden, 6-0 and 205, was most recently with New York Jets’ practice squad. The safety spent just under a month with the Bills this season when he was signed to their practice squad in October.’
BillsBeat - January 4, 2023
Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition in hospital ICU; game will not resume this week
‘Hamlin, 24, remained in critical condition inside the intensive care unit of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, the Bills said in a statement.’
Heart doctor sees 'encouraging signs' with Hamlin's care
‘“I think the fact that they restored his normal heartbeat on the field before he went to the hospital is an encouraging sign,” said Dr. Anne B. Curtis, a cardiac electrophysiologist who nearly five years ago helped develop guidelines to manage patients with ventricular arrhythmias and prevent sudden cardiac death.’
Former NFL trainer on Bills' on-field treatment of safety Damar Hamlin: 'Phenomenal'
‘“First and foremost, the Bills’ medical staff did a phenomenal job,” former Jacksonville Jaguars head athletic trainer and physical therapist Mike Ryan said. “It’s a scary situation and you go onto the field and you don’t know if a player has gotten the wind knocked out of him or a player is unconscious and you literally have a life-threatening situation at hand. Kudos to them in a difficult situation. They had to get very aggressive in managing the injury.”’
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on long relationship with Damar Hamlin: 'I’ve got a lot of love for this young man'
‘In Pittsburgh, coach Mike Tomlin met with reporters for his normal Tuesday availability. Hamlin is deeply tied to the Pittsburgh community, growing up in McKees Rocks, and then attending the University of Pittsburgh. He’s known Tomlin since he was young, and Tomlin was deeply impacted by Monday night’s events.’