‘The phrase “prayers for Damar” has been seen almost everywhere. On social media, on the signs at Highmark Stadium, and even on national television.’
Archives for January 2023
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.’
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.’
Donations to Damar Hamlin’s foundation will have lasting impact: ‘We don’t need sponsors anymore’
‘As of Wednesday morning, the donations had ballooned to more than $6 million, with more than 201,000 donors.’
Jill Kelly embraces Bills fans during prayer vigil for Damar Hamlin at stadium
‘The fans probably weren’t expecting that kind of compassionate gesture from the wife of the Buffalo Bills’ Hall of Fame quarterback, but it no doubt was exactly what they needed a day after watching one of their heroes, Damar Hamlin, collapse on the field in Cincinnati.’
Alan Pergament: Booger McFarland, Ryan Clark are most impressive covering Damar Hamlin story
‘Everybody found the right tone covering the horrific injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, but especially Booger McFarland, Ryan Clark, Lisa Salters and Scott Van Pelt.’
The Editorial Board: Players, fans are joined in the shock of Hamlin’s sudden collapse
‘But there was no obvious sign of that prior to Hamlin’s collapse. Higgins hit Hamlin in the chest with his right shoulder, but the Bills safety was able to drag him down. The medical crisis quickly ensued.’
A game with playoff implications up next for heavy-hearted Buffalo Bills: What to know
‘If the Patriots beat the Bills, they will secure the seventh and final seed in the AFC bracket. But if they lose, the only way they get in is if all three of these things happen: The Dolphins lose to the Jets, the Titans lose to the Jaguars, and the Steelers lose to the Browns.’
Bills-Bengals game won’t be played this week, NFL says
‘The league has never been confronted with anything like this and the fact that it is happening six days before the end of the regular season complicates matters tremendously.’
Bills-Bengals postponement was a rarity for NFL in medical emergencies and even death
‘It is not clear whether the game will be completed at a later date or how Monday’s unfinished game will impact the two teams.’