Posted On Jan 04th, 2023

Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Cincinnati, after suffering cardiac arrest during a game against the Bengals on Monday night.

The Bills’ second-year safety remains in critical condition, as the team and NFL continue to provide updates as they become available.

The NFL community and fans continue to pour out their support for Hamlin as well since his horrific collapse during the game.

"I know he’s still here and I know he’s fighting," Hamlin's uncle, Dorrian Glenn, told ESPN on Tuesday night.

"And I know we appreciate all the prayers and support we’ve been getting from people all over not just the country, but the world. … It really means a difference for my family to see that and it’ll make a difference for Damar to see that as well."

Hamlin was hit in the chest during a routine play with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. He stood up after the hit, but quickly fell backward onto the field, causing a stoppage in play. He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center near the Bengals' stadium.

Christian Eriksen response helped Damar Hamlin

Dr. Jim Ellis, the NFL's medical emergency preparedness consultant, said Wednesday that the cardiac arrest of Denmark's Christian Eriksen in July 2021 during the UEFA European Championships played a minor role in the response plan that ultimately resuscitated Hamlin.  

While in England examining Wembley Stadium's preparedness, Ellis consulted with the doctors who were part of treating Eriksen.   

The response's success compelled Ellis to make a minor change to the NFL's plan: a designated leader in the event of a cardiac emergency.    

Joe Burrow says he wanted Bills players 'to know we felt the same way they did'

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said Wednesday he would welcome the chance to finish their game against the Buffalo Bills, but knows the challenges that could be presented as the NFL weighs the options.

“I think that would be tough, just scheduling wise,” Burrow said. “I think whatever Buffalo would want to do, we would want to do. We’re behind them 100 percent in what they want to do going forward.”

Burrow and his Bengals teammates consoled Bills players during Damar Hamlin’s health scare on the field, while Burrow and Bengals captains visited Bills players in their locker room before the game was ultimately called.

“We didn’t want to go back out there,” Burrow said. “… I wanted them to know we felt the same way they did.”

As the Bengals prepare for their next game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, Burrow mentioned the difficulty in switching mindsets toward anything but Hamlin.

“As unfortunate as it is, we got a game to play on Sunday. So, as unusual as this week has been, it’s business as usual from a football standpoint unfortunately,” Burrow said. “I don’t really know what to say about it: It’s such a scary, emotional time and guys still have a game to play on Sunday.”

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