DAMAR HAMLIN

Hamlin continues to progress from his cardiac arrest on Jan. 2. However, the Bills' safety still needs to work through several clearance steps if he returns to the NFL.

Damar Hamlin is facing the music. The Buffalo Bills safety is taking ownership of the controversy surrounding the jacket he wore at Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. Here’s what Hamlin tweeted Wednesday:After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people. Damar, I have respect and love for you and I wish you nothing but the best, but I just can’t rock with that jacket. He’s young, young ppl don’t always think before they wear things just like people who wear skulls and other things that doesn’t align with Christian beliefs.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics deemed to feature an offensive depiction of Jesus.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin said Wednesday he never intended to offend anyone for attending the Super Bowl wearing a jacket that critics deemed to feature an offensive depiction of Jesus. “After talking with my parents I understand how my coat could have offended some people,” Hamlin wrote in a note posted on his Twitter account. “It was never my intentions to hurt or disrespect anyone, the coat is abstract art to me.”

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin addressed the jacket he wore to the Super Bowl after he received criticism over the depictions of Jesus Christ on it.

NFL running back Adrian Peterson, who was furious after seeing Damar Hamlin‘s jacket at the Super Bowl, said he has now personally reached out to the 24-year-old athlete to express his thoughts. Peterson first condemned Hamlin on Sunday, taking issue with his jacket because it featured a crucifix with an altered Jesus head. “Blasphemy!!” Peterson… Continue reading Damar Hamlin’s Super Bowl Jacket Condemned And Called Blasphemous By Adrian Peterson, Fans Defend Hamlin

It was one heckuva week for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. He was at the Super Bowl, too, and appeared to be in good spirits and good health. It was an amazing thing to see, but not everyone was happy with Hamlin and his wardrobe at the Super Bowl. Far-right media personality Stew Peters, who is behind the “Died Suddenly” film, first suggested that Hamlin wasn’t Hamlin at all. He’s young, young (people) don’t always think before they wear things just like people who wear skulls and other things that doesn’t align with Christian beliefs.

On Monday, some of our Local 4 staff made sure if we have a cardiac arrest here, we too will be ready to act.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made an appearance at Super Bowl LVII and drew the ire of former NFL star Adrian Peterson over his attire.

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Damar Hamlin made a live television appearance for the first time since going into an on-field cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football in January.

Damar Hamlin has made his second appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week, joining the first responders onstage at the “NFL Honors” who helped save his life.

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Damar Hamlin has been named winner of the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award and made a brief appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to receive the award.

Damar Hamlin made a brief appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to receive the NFLPA's Alan Page Community Award. The Buffalo Bills safety received the award at the Phoenix Convention Center on Wednesday, a little over a month after he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati. “One of my favorite quotes: it’s a blessing to be a blessing,” Hamlin said, reading from a brief statement with his parents on stage with him.

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin announced he has started a new challenge to raise awareness for CPR, working alongside the American Heart Association

SAGINAW – Seeing Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin go into cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football this month brought back memories of the night Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fisher went down during a 2005 game. Fisher recalled the incident Saturday night after the annual Shocks and Saves game at the Dow Event Center. Fischer explained what happened to a crowd of a couple of hundred people after the Shocks and Saves game. The support I received was incredible.”Fischer, a five-year veteran, obviously had to retire after the incident at age 25 but he continues to work for the Red Wings. Fischer was joined in the Shocks and Saves game by former Red Wings Jason Woolley, John Ogrodnick and Derian HatcherFischer urged everyone in attendance to get certified or recertified in CPR.

Damar Hamlin spoke publicly for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest on the field during Week 17 of the NFL season.

Damar Hamlin released a video Saturday in which he says he’s thankful for the outpouring of support and vows to pay it back, marking the first time the Buffalo Bills safety has spoken publicly since he went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2.

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Hamlin was not seen before the game got underway in snowy conditions. The Bills made no announcement about his whereabouts, but word of his attendance had spread by the time he appeared on the screens. “Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or aftereffects,” Jordon Rooney told The Associated Press. Last weekend, he live-tweeted from home while watching the Bills’ 34-31 win over Miami in a wild-card playoff. “We’ll be back,” Hamlin tweeted a few hours after the Bills’ season-ending loss to the Bengals.

The Buffalo Bills ended a season in which they overcame much adversity by producing a dud in a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and the divisional round of the playoffs.

Adversity finally caught up to the Buffalo Bills, who were left depleted and defeated while closing an emotionally draining season two wins short of their Super Bowl aspirations. Unable to draw on the motivational inspiration of injured teammate Von Miller displaying the Super Bowl trophy he won last year in the locker room this week or injured safety Damar Hamlin’s surprise appearance at the stadium Sunday, the Bills delivered a dud in a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in a divisional playoff game. “Keep their head up,” coach Sean McDermott said he told his players afterward.

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Damar Hamlin made his first trip back to Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, just 20 days after his on-field cardiac arrest.

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin visited his teammates ahead of their playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his first public appearance Sunday since going into cardiac arrest three weeks ago during a game.

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Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy recalled the nationwide reaction to Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he suffered cardiac arrest during a game, saying, "People started praying."

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are set to host Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday at 3 p.m. inside Highmark Stadium located in Orchard Park, N.Y. The game will be broadcast on CBS and is available for streaming on NFL.com and the NFL mobile app. Buffalo finished the regular season 13-3 and defeated the Miami Dolphins, 34-31, last week in the Wild Card round. Meanwhile, Cincinnati finished the regular season 12-4 and beat the Baltimore Ravens, 24-17, in the playoff opener. Hamlin was taken to the hospital in critical condition but was eventually released days later and is now recovering at home.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin is home, but he still requires oxygen nearly three weeks after going into cardiac arrest during a game.

Three weeks after going into cardiac arrest during a game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is recovering remarkably, but his marketing rep emphasized he still faces a lengthy rehab.

A family spokesman for Damar Hamlin tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a long rehabilitation despite enjoying a remarkable recovery some three weeks after having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.

Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some three weeks after going into cardiac arrest and needing to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati, his marketing representative told The Associated Press on Thursday night. “Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects,” Jordon Rooney said. “Though he is able to visit the team’s facility, Damar is not in position to travel often, and requires additional rest to help his body heal.”

Bengals' Tee Higgins is excited to share 'laughs and giggles' with Damar Hamlin — the Bills' safety tackled Higgins right before going into cardiac arrest.

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American tennis pro Jessica Pegula, daughter of the Buffalo Bills' owners, is continuing to show her support for Damar Hamlin at the Australian Open this week.

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Damar Hamlin watched — and live-tweeted — the Bills' 34-31 playoff win over the Dolphins Sunday as he continues his recovery.

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Damar Hamlin visited with teammates at the Bills' facility on Saturday for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital.

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As many celebrate Damar Hamlin’s release from a Buffalo hospital, Local 4 has another story of a young life saved using CPR and an AED.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been released from a hospital in Buffalo nine days after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin is described as being in good spirts, while undergoing testing for a second day at a Buffalo hospital to determine what led to him going into cardiac arrest during a game last week.

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Joe Burrow threw for a touchdown and Joe Mixon ran for another as the Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of four Baltimore turnovers to beat the Ravens 27-16 and set up a rematch in the first round of the playoffs next week.

Nyheim Hines ignited an emotionally charged atmosphere celebrating injured Bills safety Damar Hamlin by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns, and Buffalo clinched the AFC’s No. 2 playoff seed with a 35-23 win over the New England Patriots.

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Players and fans across the NFL paid tribute to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Sunday, the first time most across the league resumed playing since his terrifying cardiac arrest during a game last week.

Patrick Mahomes set the NFL record for total yards in a season, and the Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 31-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders to lock up the AFC’s No. 1 seed.

Doctors describe Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent,” and the Buffalo Bills safety is still making progress in his recovery.

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Quick on-the-field emergency care is widely credited with helping save Damar Hamlin’s life, but it's unclear if his cardiac arrest could have been prevented with screening.

NFL owners have approved a resolution that could lead to a neutral site for the AFC championship in response to the cancellation of Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.

The NFL’s decision to cancel the Bills-Bengals game has major playoff implications for several teams.

In a story published January 6, 2023, about Damar Hamlin’s recovery, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Hamlin was walking in the 7th paragraph.

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The Buffalo Bills have received a much-needed jolt of good news.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he’s “in a good place right now” after hearing from Damar Hamlin's mother about his improvement on Thursday.

The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field.

The harrowing on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has forced some fans to confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.

Damar Hamlin's doctors say the Buffalo Bills safety has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since going into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was “did we win?”.

For Damar Hamlin’s teammates, peers and everyone in the NFL community, going back to work is not business as usual.