Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to Cincinnati, almost ten months after he passed out during a nationally televised game and was in danger of dying on Sunday night. Despite not playing in the match, he was spotted in the stadium, demonstrating his team spirit.
On January 2, 2023, during a Monday Night Football game in Cincinnati, Hamlin suffered a heart arrest after being tackled. Because the field medical professionals acted quickly, his resuscitation was carried out immediately. He was out of the game for almost a year.
Several X users reacted to his appearance at Cincinnati. One user wrote, “Proud of these guys, and ESPECIALLY Damar Hamlin!!! Thank you Cincinnati fans for being so classy, as well!”
“@BuffaloBills damar Hamlin is the Taylor swift of the bills” another user wrote.
Who is Damar Hamlin?
Damar Hamlin currently plays as a safety for the Buffalo Bills. The Bills selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft while he was a University of Pittsburgh football player. After Micah Hyde had a season-ending injury in his debut year, Hamlin moved from a backup to a starting position in 2022.
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After being tackled on January 2, 2023, in Cincinnati during a Monday Night Football game, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest. His resuscitation was performed right away thanks to quick thinking on the part of the field medical staff. After that, he was taken to a local hospital, where he spent several days in critical condition. Hamlin made a fast recovery and was released from the hospital on January 11, 2023.
The NFL community was rocked by Hamlin’s unexpected cardiac arrest, which reignited debates around player safety. Since then, his story has inspired millions of people worldwide as a representation of resiliency and hope.
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In July 2023, Hamlin made a return to the Bills training camp, demonstrating his extraordinary recuperation. After clearing all medical procedures, he was able to resume playing football to the fullest extent possible.
