Safety of buffalo bills Hamelin’s devastation He breathes on his own and is able to speak after his breathing tube is removed, his agent and the team said Friday – the latest step in his remarkable recovery in the four days since. Going into a heart attack He is being resuscitated on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“Hamlin’s nervous system function remains intact and he has been able to speak to his family and care team,” Biles said in a statement on Friday. The development was first reported by the athlete.
“He continues to make significant progress in his recovery,” Beals said he said in a tweet.
in a Another tweetThe team said it joined the players and coaches in their daily FaceTime meeting and said, “I love you boys.”
Speaking with reporters, Bills coach Sean McDermott called the moment “amazing” and “touching.”
“I probably won’t be able to do justice,” McDermott said. “…to see Damar, No. 1, from my point of view, I know it’s something I’ve been looking forward to, kind of need to see, I guess.”
McDermott said he kept it a secret from the team before announcing he had “candy in store” for them — putting Hamlin on the big screen in the boardroom.
“They immediately stood up and clapped and shouted some things at him, and it was a great exchange for a few seconds there,” McDermott said.
Hamlin, laughing at the coach, folded his arms, put his hands together to form a heart and gave his teammates a thumbs up, McDermott said.
“He’s just an infectious guy with an infectious personality,” McDermott said.
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Hamlin, 24, remains listed Thursday in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Aside from being able to communicate by writing, Hamelin was also able to hold people’s hands.
“So we know it’s not just that the lights are on. We know he’s home. And all cylinders seem to be firing inside his brain, which is heartening to all of us,” said Dr. Timothy Britts. “He still has a lot of progress that he needs to make, but this marks a really good turning point in his ongoing care.”
Hamlin’s recovery continues the positive trend after his heart stopped while making what appeared to be a routine first-quarter tackle against the Bengals on Monday night. The sophomore spent his first two days in the hospital under sedation to allow his body to recover, and On A respirator to help with breathing.
The Bills were lifted by encouraging medical reports as they returned to practice Thursday in preparation for the home game Game against the New England Patriots Sunday.
The scene of Hamlin’s collapse, broadcast to North American television audiences on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” led to an outpouring of support from fans and players from across the league. Fans, team owners and players – including Tom Brady and Russell Wilson – have it Donations for Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation, which had raised more than $7.8 million by Friday morning.
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