‘Hamlin’s family said, “On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country.”’
BillsBeat - January 4, 2023
Sabato: Damar Hamlin tragedy should be a calling to change how injuries, violence are viewed in football
‘It’s not that I’m callous or don’t think it’s tragic that someone’s lifestyle has been ripped away to begin an unimaginable recovery process. But I have paralysis and I know what life can be like. In those moments I know that quality of life isn’t a concern as much as if that person is willing to accept their new life. Quality doesn’t drop off if someone embraces the new normal, even though recovery is grueling and frustrating.’
Wednesday's Cincinnati Coverage
Bengals owner Mike Brown releases statement following Damar Hamlin’s collapse (Cincinnati Enquirer)
NFL: Buffalo-Cincinnati game won’t be resumed this week (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bills’ Damar Hamlin injured vs. Bengals: What we know now (Dayton Daily News)
Sudden cardiac arrest: What is it and are athletes at risk? (Dayton Daily News)
NFL: Bengals-Bills game will not resume this week (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals owner Mike Brown releases statement: ‘Praying for Damar’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Damar Hamlin: What we know as of Tuesday afternoon (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Damar Hamlin’s family releases statement on his condition (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Damar Hamlin: ‘It’s a really personal thing for me being a Pittsburgher’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
NFL announces Bengals vs. Bills will not be resumed this week (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Damar Hamlin’s family: ‘Please, everyone, keep praying’ after Bills safety suffers cardiac arrest (WCPO-TV)
Damar Hamlin and ‘a night I know will stay with me forever’: Marshall Kramsky remembers moments after collapse (WCPO-TV)
Bengals fan who held viral ‘Pray for Buffalo’ sign recounts moments after Damar Hamlin collapsed (WCPO-TV)
‘We’re not alone in this’: Processing the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest (WCPO-TV)
Fans donate $5 million to Damar Hamlin’s charity after Monday Night Football (WCPO-TV)
NFL: Bengals-Bills game will not resume this week after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest (WCPO-TV)
Bengals game against Bills will not resume this week, no decision made on resumption (WKRC-TV)
Bengals president Mike Brown issues statement on Hamlin, offers prayers (WKRC-TV)
Bengals, Bills, and other fans came together in Cincinnati to pray for Hamlin (WKRC-TV)
Half of profits of local restaurant on Tuesday go to Hamlin’s charity (WKRC-TV)
Local father says prayers, support for Damar Hamlin’s family can make all the difference (WKRC-TV)
Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe page closing in on $6 million raised (WKRC-TV)
‘He had to be resuscitated twice’: Damar Hamlin’s family shares update, thanks health care staff (WLWT-TV)
Vigils held across Cincinnati after Bills’ Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest during game (WLWT-TV)
Bills Mafia gather together in Cincinnati to pray for Damar Hamlin (WLWT-TV)
Doctors search for answers surrounding Bills player collapse (WLWT-TV)
NFL announces Bengals-Bills game will not be resumed this week (WLWT-TV)
Former Bengals player, who knows pain of medical emergencies first-hand, reacts to Hamlin injury (WLWT-TV)
Damar Hamlin ‘trending upwards’ in Cincinnati, uncle says (WXIX-TV)
NFL announces update on Bengals-Bills game (WXIX-TV)
‘He really needs our prayers right now:’ Church service held for Damar Hamlin (WXIX-TV)
Andy Dalton, wife Jordan donate $3K to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive fundraiser (WXIX-TV)
Damar Hamlin’s family shares statement as Bills’ safety remains hospitalized (WXIX-TV)
‘Support one another’: Bengals president issues statement on Damar Hamlin (WXIX-TV)
Update: Buffalo vs. Cincinnati Game Postponed (Bengals.com)
Statement from Bengals Owner Mike Brown Responding to Update on Damar Hamlin (Bengals.com)
N.F.L. Says Suspended Game Won’t Resume This Week as Hamlin Stays in Hospital
‘Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the N.F.L., said in a memo sent to teams on Tuesday that the league had not decided whether to finish the game. The Bills and the Bengals are vying for the American Football Conference’s lone bye in the first round of the playoffs heading into the last weekend of the regular season. No immediate changes were made to the slate of games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Goodell said.’
Damar Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest: What We Know and Don’t Know
‘For an arrhythmia to occur, there has to be what Dr. Baggish called “a perfect storm” — the chest must be struck in a precise place at a precise moment while the heart is relaxing after squeezing out blood, and with the right amount of force.’
Damar Hamlin’s Collapse Tests Buffalo Again: ‘Karma Owes Us’
‘“It has been the snowball that I’ve been hoping would end,” said Mark Poloncarz, the Erie County executive, before echoing a comment he first uttered after the December blizzard that killed 39 people in his county. “Karma owes us.”’
N.F.L. Player’s Collapse Put ESPN at the Center of the News
‘“We’ve all seen players go down,” Mr. Buck said in an interview on Tuesday. “We’ve seen players get up and then go down. But it was jarring to see the way he fell after he stood up.”’
We’re All Complicit in the N.F.L.’s Violent Spectacle
‘It’s unclear whether Hamlin’s medical emergency was related to the tackle that preceded it. But the specter of destruction on the field, let’s face it, is part of what makes football such an American draw. That’s why the highlight shows are full of the most jarring, brutal hits.’
On His Way to the N.F.L., Damar Hamlin Was Determined to Give Back
‘“Whether it was adversity or high times, working for his charity, or helping an athlete or student of lesser caliber. Whatever it was, he was steady, calm and confident in himself. A true leader by example. He’s an incredible person.”’
Damar Hamlin faced adversity and adapted on his way to the NFL
‘In his father’s absence, Hamlin developed a regimented routine. He helped his mother, Nina — who also ran a day care — manage the family’s cleaning business and went to practice or training. In the spring and summer, Hamlin kept showing up at local parks and gyms to work out, and Brown said it was impossible to tell Hamlin was going through something.’
For Damar Hamlin, first responders’ swift efforts may have been crucial
‘All of that matters. But Hamlin’s prospects ultimately may depend more on how long it took to restart his heart and how effectively CPR kept his organs — especially his brain — supplied with blood and the oxygen it carries, critical care and cardiology experts said Tuesday. Little is publicly known about either.’
The terrifying moment that stopped the NFL cold
‘Hamlin went down at 8:55 p.m. Eastern time. For the next 66 minutes, as medics rushed him from Paycor Stadium to a hospital and NFL officials scrambled to make the decision to suspend the game, the sport did not matter. This game — one of the most anticipated of the season, a Week 17 showdown with major implications for the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC — could not be played. With Hamlin fighting for his life, there was no “next man up” mentality on this night. There would be no next play.’
Opinion What we can learn from Damar Hamlin’s tragic cardiac arrest
‘In addition, most cases occur in younger individuals. One NCCR analysis of 188 commotio cordis fatalities of athletes found that the average age was 14.7. One explanation is that the chest wall muscles are less developed in younger recreational players than in professional athletes. This might explain why commotio cordis has not been documented in Major League Baseball or, previously, in the National Football League.’
Damar Hamlin still in critical condition; uncle says he was resuscitated twice
‘Hamlin’s family said in a statement Tuesday: “On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country. … Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us. Please keep Damar in your prayers. We will release updates as soon as we have them.”’
A search for answers amid a life-and-death scramble on an NFL field
‘As Hamlin continues to fight for his life and the NFL’s machinery lurches ahead, the frantic hour between Hamlin’s injury and the postponement of the game will linger. It rattled the league and prompted support from all corners of the sports world. No one present had seen anything like it.’