Damar Hamlin updates, prayers and discussion thread

[DenverChief]

Here to separate the football from the human side

Putting love into the world comes back 3xs as much… thankful for everyone who has reached out and prayed. This will make me stronger on the road to recovery, keep praying for me! ��

— ���������� ������������ (@HamlinIsland) January 7, 2023

A blessing: The breathing tube is out of Damar Hamlin as of this morning and he has begun talking to Buffalo Bills teammates again. Hamlin has had a breathing tube in body through his throat since Monday night, but no longer needs it and can breathe fully on his own. https://t.co/C021XSOJsu

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 6, 2023

#Bills S Damar Hamlin opened his eyes last night and is responsive. Truly incredible. One thing that's very clear from speaking to those close to him: They are endlessly appreciative of the medical care given to Hamlin on the field immediately, then over the last 72 hours.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2023

Damar Hamlin has been gripping the hands of those close to him. Another very positive sign. https://t.co/GpabbnqTWm

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2023

Spoiler!

Update on Damar:

His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.

We will provide updates as we have them.

— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023

We are expecting to have an update on Damar Hamlin soon.

Praying for good news.#BillsMafia

— NFL RUMORS (@NFLREPORTCARD) January 3, 2023

A statement from the family of #Bills S Damar Hamlin, via @jordonr: pic.twitter.com/VolSLMraUN

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 3, 2023

Damar Hamlin’s uncle tells @abroaddus @CNN that his nephew was resuscitated twice. Once on the field. And once at the hospital. He added, “I never cried so hard in my life just to know, my nephew basically died on the field, &they brought him back to life.” #Hamlin #BuffaloBills pic.twitter.com/Pxv3QxGpKl

— Rebecca Aguilar (@RebeccaAguilar) January 4, 2023

Medical analysis:



https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the...nity-toy-drive

Damar Hamlin’s #3 jersey has been Fanatics’ top-seller among all sports since Monday night.

Fanatics plans to donate all proceeds from Hamlin’s jersey sales to his toy drive — which now has more than $5.5M in donations. pic.twitter.com/nwbOb83Gnv

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 4, 2023

[TLO]

Originally Posted by comochiefsfan

I'm thrilled that Damar is fine but we can all agree this definitely didn't happen right?

Not a chance the doctor actually said that.

Doctors said after Damar Hamlin awakened last night, he asked in writing who won the game. Doctors told him: “Yes, you won. You’ve won the game of life.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2023

[Gravedigger]

If I remember correctly from my Dad's stroke, they can only leave the tube in for so long before scarring happens in the throat, once that happens it's decision time to remove it if the patient can breath on their own or not. I think that was something like 10 - 14 days, he can also select to have a trache tube put in below the adams apple area. The fact that he has movement in his hands and feet is great, now it's just seeing if his brain and lungs will allow him to breath on his own.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by comochiefsfan

I'm thrilled that Damar is fine but we can all agree this definitely didn't happen right?

Not a chance the doctor actually said that.

Doctors said after Damar Hamlin awakened last night, he asked in writing who won the game. Doctors told him: “Yes, you won. You’ve won the game of life.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2023

Eh, I dunno. Wouldn't surprise me if a cardiac doc has that one-liner in his pocket that he's used dozens of times.

[TLO]

"When things are grim... be the Grim Reaper"

[comochiefsfan]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Eh, I dunno. Wouldn't surprise me if a cardiac doc has that one-liner in his pocket that he's used dozens of times.

That line just seems like someone made it up at the press conference so it can be used in the made for TV movie later.

[St. Patty's Fire]

Originally Posted by comochiefsfan

I'm thrilled that Damar is fine but we can all agree this definitely didn't happen right?

Not a chance the doctor actually said that.

Doctors said after Damar Hamlin awakened last night, he asked in writing who won the game. Doctors told him: “Yes, you won. You’ve won the game of life.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2023

then everyone stood up and clapped

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by comochiefsfan

I'm thrilled that Damar is fine but we can all agree this definitely didn't happen right?

Not a chance the doctor actually said that.

Doctors said after Damar Hamlin awakened last night, he asked in writing who won the game. Doctors told him: “Yes, you won. You’ve won the game of life.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 5, 2023

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[Bl00dyBizkitz]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

This is awesome

Dr. Pritts says Damar Hamlin's signs of improvement included emerging from his sleep, following commands -- and asking who won the game.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 5, 2023

The fact his brain is functioning enough to actually remember the game seems like a great sign. Hopefully he can make a full recovery.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

If Damar can't play again he will have a hefty injury settlement.

Russillo had Dominique Foxworth on who was the president of the Players Union when they held out, so he's informed, said that if Hamlin doesn't play again, he doesn't get any medical insurance after his contract is terminated and isn't eligible for the pension since you have to be 5 years to be vested, and even then after 5 years, the insurance is only available for 5.

THAT would be a bad look, kids.

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by Hank Hill

His toy drive is already providing!!

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Russillo had Dominique Foxworth on who was the president of the Players Union when they held out, so he's informed, said that if Hamlin doesn't play again, he doesn't get any medical insurance after his contract is terminated and isn't eligible for the pension since you have to be 5 years to be vested, and even then after 5 years, the insurance is only available for 5.

THAT would be a bad look, kids.

It would, but that aspect of it is hardly unprecedented. There are probably a dozen examples every year of a player trying to make it in the league who blows an ACL and never makes it back.

It does make me wonder if this will bring more light to that fact, though, and possibly change how it works in the next CBA.

[RockChalk]

Originally Posted by DaFace

It would, but that aspect of it is hardly unprecedented. There are probably a dozen examples every year of a player trying to make it in the league who blows an ACL and never makes it back.

It does make me wonder if this will bring more light to that fact, though, and possibly change how it works in the next CBA.

I'm assuming there would be some extenuating circumstances in Hamlin's case, where they might provide him with insurance he otherwise doesn't qualify for. Again, this is assuming he never makes it back to football.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by DaFace

It would, but that aspect of it is hardly unprecedented. There are probably a dozen examples every year of a player trying to make it in the league who blows an ACL and never makes it back.

It does make me wonder if this will bring more light to that fact, though, and possibly change how it works in the next CBA.

Why does a 2 year player deserve some long severance plan?

[siberian khatru]

Originally Posted by St. Patty's Fire

then everyone stood up and clapped

"Aaaaand SCENE!"

[Katipan]

Because paying a multi million dollar salary through workman's comp is a bad look too.