NFL Honors: Joe Flacco beats Damar Hamlin to win Comeback Player of the Year - despite the Buffalo Bills safety's miraculous return after suffering an on-field cardiac arrest last season
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Honors: Joe Flacco beats Damar Hamlin to win Comeback Player of the Year - despite the Buffalo Bills safety's miraculous return after suffering an on-field cardiac arrest last season

Daily Mail  

Hamlin returned to the gridiron in 2023 but did not win the NFL honor Flacco only played in six games during the season for the Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco was awarded the Comeback Player of the Year award over Damar Hamlin during the NFL Honors on Thursday. The Buffalo Bills safety was thought to have been a guarantee to take the award home after he made a miraculous return to the field following his on-field cardiac arrest against the Cincinnati Bengals last season. After missing most of the 2023 season, Flacco won NFL Comeback Player of the Year Hamlin was long expected to win the award after going into cardiac arrest on the field last year It was this hit from Tee Higgins that triggered Hamlin's scary on-field cardiac arrest in 2023 Hamlin was eventually driven away in an ambulance 30 minutes after he initially collapsed Also receiving first-place votes for the award were a trio of quarterbacks — Tua Tagovailoa, Matthew Stafford and Brock Purdy. Hamlin was considered the clear frontrunner for Comeback Player of the Year after the Bills safety miraculously returned to the field this season just months after suffering cardiac arrest during last season's Week 17 match up against the Cincinnati Bengals, that saw him resuscitated on the field.

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Bills safety Damar Hamlin gets his first career interception
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bills safety Damar Hamlin gets his first career interception

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin wouldn’t — just couldn’t — let go of the ball as he was mobbed by teammates when the Bills safety finally reached Buffalo’s sideline. It wasn’t lost on him that his first career interception came during a Monday night outing some 21 months after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated …

Bills safety Damar Hamlin will start season opener against Cardinals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bills safety Damar Hamlin will start season opener against Cardinals

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Difficult as it was for Damar Hamlin to deal with his many trepidations in last year’s successful bid to resume playing football following a near-death experience, the Buffalo Bills safety wouldn’t change a thing in retrospect. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.” Whether by design or chance, …

Damar Hamlin's dramatic return to Cincinnati 10 months after the Bills safety's on-field cardiac arrest is 'NOT inspiring,' Bomani Jones says: 'We'd be better off acting like it didn't happen'
1 year, 4 months ago

Damar Hamlin's dramatic return to Cincinnati 10 months after the Bills safety's on-field cardiac arrest is 'NOT inspiring,' Bomani Jones says: 'We'd be better off acting like it didn't happen'

Daily Mail  

Bomani Jones believes it's wrong for the NFL to paint this event as inspirational Hamlin was inactive on Sunday in his return to Cincinnati after his cardiac arrest Damar Hamlin's return to Cincinnati nearly one year after he suffered an on-field cardiac arrest was best left unmentioned, according to sports media personality Bomani Jones. The former ESPN and HBO host …

Damar Hamlin runs out with the Bills to face the Bengals as Buffalo safety makes emotional return to Cincinnati 10 months on from cardiac arrest
1 year, 4 months ago

Damar Hamlin runs out with the Bills to face the Bengals as Buffalo safety makes emotional return to Cincinnati 10 months on from cardiac arrest

Daily Mail  

Back in Week 1 it was reported that he was inactive due to 'a numbers crunch' Bills safety Damar Hamlin ran out onto the field with his fellow Buffalo defensive backs as he made an emotional return to Cincinnati on Sunday night. Almost a year on from his cardiac arrest at Paul Brown Stadium, Hamlin returned to the very same …

Bills’ Damar Hamlin expects to be excited and emotional in return to Cincinnati
1 year, 4 months ago

Bills’ Damar Hamlin expects to be excited and emotional in return to Cincinnati

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether he plays or not, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin says he has nothing to worry about in preparing to return to Cincinnati for a game against the Bengals on Sunday night so long as he stays true to himself. “And I think there’s strength in walking through the fire, and walking into your fears.” Hamlin …

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin was the last Buffalo Bills player to exit the tunnel and ran the length of the field with his arms spread out wide at his sides as if he were flying. Hamlin’s emotions soared as he suited up for his first regular-season game some nine months since having a near-death experience on the field …

Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night
1 year, 6 months ago

Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Where Damar Hamlin once wondered if life would ever be the same again during his quest to resume his football career following a near-death experience, the Buffalo Bills safety caught a glimpse of what his new normal might be this week. This is a big, big, big big piece of the new normal,” Hamlin said Monday …

Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience
1 year, 6 months ago

Safety Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-player roster 8 months after near-death experience

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the cut. Though general manager Brandon Beane has stressed changes could still be made to the roster before the Bills open their season at the New York Jets on Sept. 11, what’s undeniable is the courage Hamlin has shown in reaching this milestone of his comeback by reclaiming a backup …

Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-man roster: Why it was a foregone conclusion
1 year, 6 months ago

Damar Hamlin makes Bills’ 53-man roster: Why it was a foregone conclusion

New York Times  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the team’s 53-man roster on Tuesday as the team released 27 players on cutdown day. Here’s what you need to know: The 25-year-old Hamlin was listed as the team’s backup safety with Cam Lewis throughout Bills training camp and preseason games. GO DEEPER Bills' Damar Hamlin practices in full pads at camp The Athletic’s …

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills
1 year, 7 months ago

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills

Associated Press  

Bills safety Damar Hamlin happily acknowledged he felt in his element after making his first tackle during Buffalo’s preseason-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. The outing marked Hamlin’s first time back on the field in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati in January. …

Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts
1 year, 7 months ago

Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whatever jitters Bills safety Damar Hamlin might have been feeling went away midway through the first quarter on Saturday, when he first heard the play call: Blitz. It for surely felt like a little weight off my shoulders,” Hamlin said following Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason-opening win. It just makes me feel like I’m back in that element.” …

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Set To Play In First Game Since Cardiac Arrest
1 year, 7 months ago

Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Set To Play In First Game Since Cardiac Arrest

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin turned and pointed to the glass-enclosed booth above the end zone tunnel of Highmark Stadium and recalled the last time he attended a Buffalo Bills home game. I felt the love then.” The setting last week provided Hamlin a chance to reflect on the excitement he felt attending the Bills’ loss …

Bills safety Damar Hamlin ready to suit up for first preseason game since going into cardiac arrest
1 year, 7 months ago

Bills safety Damar Hamlin ready to suit up for first preseason game since going into cardiac arrest

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Damar Hamlin turned and pointed to the glass-enclosed booth above the end zone tunnel of Highmark Stadium and recalled the last time he attended a Buffalo Bills home game. I felt the love then.” The setting last week provided Hamlin a chance to reflect on the excitement he felt attending the Bills’ loss to the Bengals …

Would the Bills cut Damar Hamlin? Safety’s story could meet cruel business of NFL
1 year, 7 months ago

Would the Bills cut Damar Hamlin? Safety’s story could meet cruel business of NFL

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bills vs Bengals in Sunday Night Football action. “All the support you’re getting off the field,” former Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still said, “doesn’t help you make the 53-man roster.” The thought of Buffalo releasing Hamlin might seem unfathomable to most fans. “When you go through situations like mine or Damar’s, it’s hard …

Damar Hamlin honored with PFWA Halas Award for overcoming adversity
1 year, 10 months ago

Damar Hamlin honored with PFWA Halas Award for overcoming adversity

Associated Press  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who is working on his return to the field after having gone into cardiac arrest during a game in January, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 George Halas Award. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a nationally televised game on Jan. 2 after making a tackle on a Cincinnati Bengals receiver. The …

NFL: Damar Hamlin cleared to play again after cardiac arrest
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL: Damar Hamlin cleared to play again after cardiac arrest

Al Jazeera  

The 25-year-old Buffalo Bills safety collapsed during a game in January and required CPR on the field. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing, three months after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game last season and needed his heart restarted on the field, the NFL club said. “He’s cleared to resume full activities just …

Bills GM: Hamlin’s return hinges on his medical progress
2 years ago

Bills GM: Hamlin’s return hinges on his medical progress

Associated Press  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has a few more visits to doctors before determining whether he can pursue his goal of returning to play football after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on field in January. In providing the update at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Hamlin’s “end game” …

Damar Hamlin appears at Super Bowl alongside medical team that saved his life
2 years, 1 month ago

Damar Hamlin appears at Super Bowl alongside medical team that saved his life

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Damar Hamlin was honoured …

Hamlin makes appearance on field at Super Bowl
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamlin makes appearance on field at Super Bowl

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Damar Hamlin has made it to the Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills safety made his third appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week, this time on the field at State Farm Stadium prior to Sunday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. “I’m just thankful he gave me a second chance.” During the pregame pageantry, …

NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Honors: Hamlin joins medical staff that saved his life

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The first responders who saved Damar Hamlin’s life were recognized with a tribute video at “NFL Honors” before being invited onto the stage. “I have a long journey ahead, a journey full of unknowns and a journey full of milestones, but it’s a lot easier to face your fears when you know your purpose.” The Buffalo Bills safety …

Hamlin appears during Super Bowl event to receive award
2 years, 1 month ago

Hamlin appears during Super Bowl event to receive award

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Damar Hamlin made a brief appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to receive the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award. “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. “With that being said, I plan to never take this position for …

Damar Hamlin 'reunites with Buffalo Bills teammates ' just 12 days after his cardiac arrest
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin 'reunites with Buffalo Bills teammates ' just 12 days after his cardiac arrest

Daily Mail  

The Bills are preparing to play Miami Dolphins on Saturday in the playoffs Damar Hamlin appears to have returned to the Buffalo Bills camp and met his teammates for the first time since his cardiac arrest earlier this month. Matt Milano shared a picture of Damar Hamlin back with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday Hamlin had a cardiac arrest after …

Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital
2 years, 2 months ago

Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The “Prayers for Damar 3” have been answered. “There’s no place that he would rather be than in his own bed, so blessing to him.” As Hamlin’s recovery progressed, the Bills and the NFL’s messaging switched from “Prayers for Damar 3” to “Love for Damar 3" by last weekend, when the entire league honored Hamlin, who …

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin back in New York to continue recovery
2 years, 2 months ago

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin back in New York to continue recovery

Firstpost  

Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and flown to western New York. He was listed in stable condition Orchard Park, New York: Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he returned to Buffalo on Monday “with a lot of love on my heart” to continue his recovery in a hospital there, a week after going into cardiac arrest …

Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute
2 years, 2 months ago

Analysis: Teammates gave Damar Hamlin the ultimate tribute

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 24-year-old Bills safety went into cardiac arrest after …

Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills win for Hamlin and eliminate Patriots from playoffs

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The echoes of “Let’s Go Buffalo!” pregame chants were still reverberating through an emotionally charged Bills stadium celebrating injured safety Damar Hamlin, when another roar suddenly erupted as Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. “We as a community, I feel like we needed this win,” Hines said before recalling the message …

NFL: 'Thankful for everyone,' tweets Damar Hamlin as Buffalo Bills safety continues to make progress
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL: 'Thankful for everyone,' tweets Damar Hamlin as Buffalo Bills safety continues to make progress

Firstpost  

Hamlin, who had suffered a cardiac arrest during Bill’s away game against the Cincinnati Bengals, took a major step forward in his recovery on Friday when he was taken off a ventilator and showed an ability to speak. Orchard Park, New York: Doctors described Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent” Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress in …

Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on field, asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest on field, asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up

Firstpost  

Hamlin remains critically ill and in the hospital’s intensive care unit, but he began to wake up Wednesday night, and it appears his neurological function is intact Orchard Park, New York: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest three …

Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
2 years, 2 months ago

Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest three days ago — and his first question was, “Did we win?” his doctors said Thursday. And it appears that all the cylinders are firing within his brain, …

NFL's Damar Hamlin remains critical, Bills-Bengals game won't be finished this week
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL's Damar Hamlin remains critical, Bills-Bengals game won't be finished this week

Firstpost  

Hamlin collapsed after receiving a hard hit in the chest while tackling receiver Tee Higgins during the first quarter of the Bills’ game at Cincinnati. New York: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, remained hospitalised in critical condition Tuesday while the league said the suspended contest would not resume this week. — …

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. “I’ve never seen anything like it since I was playing,” NFL executive Troy Vincent, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his career, said in the conference call …

NFL stars Odell Beckham and Patrick Mahomes lead the well wishes for Damar Hamlin after collapsed
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL stars Odell Beckham and Patrick Mahomes lead the well wishes for Damar Hamlin after collapsed

Daily Mail  

Before being transported in the ambulance he received CPR and was unable to breath under his own power The 24-year-old safety was transported to the hospital in critical condition The world of NFL and beyond sent out prayers and well wishes to Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed on the field playing against the Cincinnati Benglas on …

Who is Damar Hamlin? What to know about Bills safety who collapsed Monday vs. Bengals
2 years, 2 months ago

Who is Damar Hamlin? What to know about Bills safety who collapsed Monday vs. Bengals

New York Times  

Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game came to an abrupt halt when Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin collapsed in the first quarter after making a tackle on Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins. During his senior season, Hamlin compiled 89 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries to help lead the Vikings to a 15-1 record, the WPIAL Class AAAA championship and the PIAA state title. Hamlin, …

Bills’ Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest on field, ‘MNF’ halted
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills’ Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest on field, ‘MNF’ halted

LA Times  

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on the sideline Dec. 1. Early Tuesday in Buffalo, the team issued the following update via Twitter: “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.” Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the …

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