Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin’s Breathing Tube Removed Amid Hospital Recovery

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A new health update has been released for Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin following his collapse at the beginning of this past Monday’s NFL game. 

The 24-year-old was intubated and placed in the intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack on the field. But now, Hamlin is recovering without the breathing tube, his team revealed on Friday morning (Dec. 6). 

He’s also able to talk with loved ones after previously having to communicate by writing messages on a clipboard.

“Per the physicians at UCMC, Damar’s breathing tube was removed overnight. He continues to progress remarkably in his recovery,” the Buffalo Bills confirmed via their Twitter. “His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.”

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills looks on prior to a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Hamlin awoke this past Wednesday and was also able to move his hands and feet. After asking who won the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, doctors responded back, “Yes, Damar, you won. You won the game of life.”

Monday’s game was postponed shortly after the Pennsylvania native’s medical emergency during the first quarter. Sports commentator Skip Bayless faced backlash after some accused him of an insensitive tweet in the wake of Hamlin’s frightening collapse.

READ MORE: Damar Hamlin’s Uncle Reveals He Was Resuscitated Twice, Shares Concern Of Lung Damage

“No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how?” he wrote on Twitter Monday night. “This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.”

After catching heat online, he went on to address the situation on “Undisputed,” with co-host Shannon Sharpe urging him to delete the now-viral tweet. Refusing, Bayless firmly shot back on the Fox Sports show, “I stand by what I tweeted.”

A number of athletes responded to the 71-year-old on social media, including NBA star Isaiah Thomas. “I hope they fire you bro!!! For you to even THINK of the game is very sad,” he tweeted at Bayless earlier this week.

Darrell Revis also wrote back in response. “All u care about is football when Damar Hamlin’s life is at risk. coming from u i expected more. this tweet is not. u of all people should know better bro,” the famed NFL cornerback tweeted.

As of now, Bayless has stayed true to his word in not deleting the controversial tweet.

Check back in with HNHH for updates as Hamlin continues to recover.

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Buffalo Bills Share That Damar Hamlin Asked Who Won The Game After Waking Up After Cardiac Arrest Incident

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Damar Hamlin’s Family Releases a Statement: ‘We Will Release Updates as Soon as We Have Them'

People across the country were shocked on Monday night when Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after tackling Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. It was later revealed that Hamlin went into cardiac arrest following the tackle, and was rushed to a hospital where he remained in ICU in critical condition.

Yesterday, however, the Buffalo Bills shared in a tweet that Hamlin had woken up and can communicate by writing. After waking up, he asked who had won the game.

“Damar Hamlin is now able to communicate through writing and asked doctors who won the game Monday night,” the post reads. Doctors apparently responded “Yes, Damar, you won. You won the game of life.”

“We can’t say enough about the quick actions of the Bills training staff and the physicians who were on the field,” Dr. Timothy Pritts said.

Another doctor, Dr. William Knight IV, said that “Damar is moving his hands and feet at this moment. The best outcome for him is to return to who he was before this happened.”

Hamlin is still recovering from his cardiac arrest on Monday night, and according to doctors, he is getting better. Just hours after his on-field collapse, a GoFundMe for a toy drive organized by the Bills safety reached $3 million dollars, surpassing its $2,500 goal. In 24 hours, the GoFundMe had reached about $6 million.

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Damar Hamlin Asked Which Team Won The Game After Waking In Hospital

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Following Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field during Monday’s game, the 24-year-old is currently “awake and responsive” and able to communicate according to a new update from his team.

After waking up at the University of Cincinnati hospital intensive care unit on Wednesday night, he asked in writing who won the game. It was postponed following his medical emergency.

Responding back, medical staff at the hospital said back, “Yes, Damar, you won. You won the game of life.”

Hamlin is now able to move his hands and feet and is communicating by writing messages on a clipboard. They also shared that his “neurological condition and function is intact” as he continues to recover in the ICU.

READ MORE: Skip Bayless Apologizes For Insensitive Damar Hamlin Tweet

Dr. William Knight IV, MD, who is working with Hamlin at the Ohio hospital, said about Hamlin’s consistent support system, “His parents have been with him constantly. There’s a lot of family members, a lot of support from his family and friends, as well as members of the Buffalo Bills administrative and medical teams that have been really at his bedside throughout which is admirable in terms of the support of that the Bills that have shown here. And so yes, he’s held many people’s hands.”

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

Hamlin shocked countless NFL fans when he collapsed during the football game’s first quarter. Suffering a heart attack on the field, he was treated at the game before being escorted to the ICU.

Our thoughts are with Hamlin as he continues to heal.

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Buffalo Bills Offer Positive Update About Damar Hamlin

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After suffering a terrifying health scare, more information is being shared about Damar Hamlin. The sports world has its eyes keenly focused on the NFL after Hamlin collapsed on the field during a game earlier this week. The Buffalo Bills star took a hit, as many professional football players do, but this resulted in two cardiac arrests.

“Per the physicians caring for Damar Hamlin at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours,” the Buffalo Bills shared in a new statement.

Read More: President Biden Addresses NFL Safety Concerns After Talking To Damar Hamlin’s Parents

They continued: “While still critically ill, he has demonstrated that he appears to be neurologically intact. His lungs continue to heal and he is making steady progress.”

“We are grateful for the love and support we have received.”

Following Hamlin’s injury, comments made by Skip Bayless caused a firestorm on social media. Bayless shared a tweet questioning if the NFL would cancel the game after Hamlin collapsed. Many believed his post showed insensitivity to the matter at hand.

CINCINNATI, UNITED STATES – JANUARY 4: Fans gather outside the UC Medical Center for Damar Hamlin, a National Football League (NFL) player in the US, who receive medical attention after suffering from a “cardiac arrest.” during a football game, in Cincinnati, United States on January 4, 2022. Damar Hamlin on Monday collapsed during a football game and is in a “critical condition.” (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Read More: Damar Hamlin’s Family Is “Frustrated” By Criticism Of Tee Higgins

The controversy would make its way to Undisputed, where Bayless and co-host Shannon Sharpe were at odds. The pair have had tense exchanges in recent weeks, and some believe this latest debacle could lead to more serious division between the two.

HNHH will keep you updated as more is shared about Damar Hamlin and his recovery.

Damar Hamlin is ‘Neurologically Intact’ and Responsive with His Eyes Open in Hospital Update

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Damar Hamlin’s Family Releases a Statemen

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has opened his eyes and is responsive at the University of Cincinnati medical center.

NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport provided the report, citing that Hamlin is also gripping the hands of people close to him.

The Buffalo Bills released a statement, citing Hamlin is neurologically intact, his lungs are continuing to heal, and he is making steady progress.

“Per the physicians caring for Damar Hamlin at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Damar has shown remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours. While still critically ill, he has demonstrated that he appears to be neurologically intact. His lungs continue to heal and he is making steady progress.

We are grateful for the love and support we have received.”

– Buffalo Bills

Damar Hamlin’s agency, Agency 1 Sports, also released a statement.

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Matt Barnes Says He’s Stopped Two People From Beating Up Skip Bayless Prior To Damar Hamlin Tweet: “They Wanted To F*** Skip Up”

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Skip Bayless is facing heavy amounts of backlash for his tweet concerning the postponing Bills and Bengals game when Damar Hamlin had suffered cardiac arrest just moments before. He has even ruffled the feathers of his Undisputed cohost, Shannon Sharpe, who did not show up to work on Monday and caught an attitude with Skip for interrupting him while he was doing his monologue. In a video posted to his Instagram, former small forward Matt Barnes slammed Bayless for his insensitive comments and said that he has had to stop people from assaulting Bayless on two separate occasions prior to the Damar Hamlin tweet.

“First of all, Skip is a professional in this realm, [and] was highly respected,” Barnes said. “When people say, ‘read the whole tweet,’ he said the game was ‘irrelevant.’ He knew he had to put that at the end of the bullshit he was saying hoping we didn’t see through the bullshit, because how he truly felt was his original first sentence.”

Barnes added that Skip seemed to be more concerned over the game than Damar Hamlin’s health and that Skip’s “day” might be coming, amid tension that has been brewing between him and Shannon Sharpe.

“I just feel as of late he’s been very very very disrespectful and out of pocket, and that’s normal, but he’s been that way to Shannon [Sharpe]. I think Skip’s day is coming, and it may not be from a firing standpoint because you know white men in this profession can kinda get away with and do what they want.”

Barnes then added that he has had to stop a player, and a coach, on two different occasions from assaulting the sports commentator, and said that one day someone is going to end up getting physical with him.

“I know personally that I’ve had to diffuse two situations,” Barnes said. “One with a coach, and one with an NBA player. They wanted to fuck Skip up. … One was this year, one was last year. … Luckily cooler heads prevailed, but it’s just gone too far in my opinion. Shannon’s had a lot of love or does have a lot of love for dude, but you can even see Shannon’s fed up. And someone’s gonna end up hurting Skip.”

You can watch Barnes full comments below.

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President Biden Addresses NFL Safety Concerns After Talking To Damar Hamlin’s Parents

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President Joe Biden addressed Damar Hamlin’s frightening medical emergency on Wednesday after speaking with the Pennsylvania native’s parents. He also addressed safety concerns in the NFL.

Speaking with reporters, Biden was asked if “the NFL is getting too dangerous.” 

The head of state responded, “No, look. The idea that you’re gonna have…you’ve got guys that are 6’8″, 340 pounds running a 4.8 40. If you hit somebody with that kinda force, now that’s not what happened here, but I just think it’s, I don’t know how you avoid it.”

“I think working like hell on the helmets, the concussion protocols, that all makes a lot of sense. But it is dangerous. We gotta just acknowledge it,” he added.

READ MORE: Shannon Sharpe Confronts Skip Bayless Over Damar Hamlin Tweet
ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 28: Damar Hamlin #31 of the Buffalo Bills before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Highmark Stadium on August 28, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

This past Monday, Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the Buffalo Bills V. Cincinnati Bengals game, not long after suffering a hard hit. He was taken to a nearby hospital and placed in the intensive care unit, later intubated.

 The Bills confirmed via their Twitter after that the 24-year-old safety had suffered a heart attack, saying, “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.”

Sports reporter Matt Parrino tweeted Tuesday that he spoke with Hamlin’s uncle, revealing, “Damar has a little lung damage but he’s now breathing using only 50% of ventilator. He needed 100% yesterday.”

Per CNN, Hamlin now remains at the hospital in critical condition. Check back with us at HNHH for additional updates on the NFL star’s recovery.

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Skip Bayless Apologizes To Viewers For Bills-Bengals Game Tweet On ‘Undisputed’

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Undisputed co-host Skip Bayless apologized to viewers on Tuesday’s (Jan. 3) episode, with an absent co-host Shannon Sharpe, for his tweet following the horrific injury of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the Monday Night Football game on January 2nd between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. The 71-year-old famed journalist/correspondent was met with huge backlash on Monday night after tweeting to his 3.2 million followers on Twitter: “No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This last in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.”

MORE: Social Media Calls For Skip Bayless’s Firing After Insensitive Damar Hamlin Tweet

Bayless began Tuesday’s episode with an apologetic opening monologue, in which he said, “I apologize for what we’re going to do today. I’m not sure I’m capable of doing this show today but, after barely sleeping on it, I decided to give it a try. Maybe I’ll fail, maybe we will fail, but we’re going to try. We wrestled through most of the night whether to even do a show today because we felt like, in our minds, we almost can’t win with this because the last thing we want to do is come off as insensitive to what this young man is going through in a life or death situation.”

An outraged social media called for Skip Bayless’s firing by Fox Sports 1 on Monday evening, with several retired NFL football stars like 6-time Pro Bowl wide-receiver Terrell Owens calling him “dead wrong” and hoping he loses his job. The network made no comment on Skip Bayless or the Damar Hamlin situation at press time.

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In the midst of the backlash on Monday, Bayless followed up his original tweet with a concerning tweet about Hamlin’s health and the ultimate importance of health for the players over the game.

“Nothing is more important than that young man’s health,” he wrote. “That was the point of my last tweet. I’m sorry if that was misunderstood but his health is all that matters. Again, everything else is irrelevant. I prayed for him & will continue to.”

Although absent from Undisputed on Tuesday, Shannon Sharpe shared his prayers with fans, Hamlin and his family on Monday evening. “Please keep Demar Hamlin and his family in your thoughts and prayers,” wrote The three-time Super Bowl champion. “NFL doesn’t have a manual on how to proceed after an incident like this.”

Amid Damar Hamlin’s injury, the NFL has announced that the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals will not resume this week.

More updates on this story as they become available.

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Matt Barnes Says He’s Stopped People From Assaulting Skip Bayless

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Matt Barnes says that he’s kept people from assaulting Skip Bayless in the past. The comments come in response to Bayless’ recent comments on the injury of Damar Hamlin.

Barnes began by praising Bayless as a professional but criticized his handling of the Hamlin situation. Bayless had posted an insensitive tweet on Monday night about the resuming of play following the scary incident.

Barnes began by suggesting that he thinks “Skip’s day is coming.”

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JUNE 05: Former American basketball player Matt Barnes attends the weigh-in ahead of the June 6 exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul on June 5, 2021 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

“I know personally that I’ve had to defuse two situations– one with a coach and one with an NBA player,” Barnes revealed. “They wanted to fuck Skip up. Personally, I’ve had to do it. One was this year and one was last year.”

He continued: “Luckily cooler heads prevailed, but I just see it’s just gone too far in my opinion. And again Shannon has had a lot of love or does have a lot of love for dude but you can see Shannon’s fed up. And someone’s gonna end up hurting Skip, because his ego, his arrogance, his disrespect, has kind of always been on this level, but now I think it’s going to a new level.”

As for what specifically Bayless tweeted, he wrote: “No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.”

After Shannon Sharpe returned to Undisputed on Wednesday, the two got into a heated argument about the post.

Hamlin currently remains under intensive care at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The Bills say that he has shown “signs of improvement” since Monday night.

Check out Matt Barnes’ post on Instagram below.

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Damar Hamlin’s Family Is “Frustrated” By Criticism Of Tee Higgins

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Damar Hamlin’s family is reportedly “frustrated” and “mad” about the criticism being made of Tee Higgins. The Bengals wide receiver tackled Hamlin on the play that sent him into cardiac arrest.

Jordon Rooney, Hamlin’s marketing representative and longtime friend, informed Bills reporter Rachel Hopmayer of the family’s defense of Higgins.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 18: Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a touchdown pass during the third quarter in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

“This isn’t supporting Damar,” Rooney said about the online backlash. “If you think you’re supporting Damar by bashing Tee, you’re not supporting Damar.”

Rooney added that Higgins has already reached out and is in contact with the family while Hamlin remains hospitalized.

“All signs point to him being a great human being who genuinely cares and feels bad, and the family feels bad that Tee would have any guilt towards the situation,” Rooney said.

Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons has also come to the defense of Higgins in the days since Monday night. He labeled the hit “a freak accident” on Twitter in response to criticism of Higgins.

Hamlin went down in the first quarter of the Bills’ game against the Bengals. After receiving medical assistance on the field, he was rushed to a local hospital. The NFL postponed the remainder of the game and has not announced when it will be rescheduled.

As of Wednesday, Hamlin remains under intensive care at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The Bills say that he has shown “signs of improvement” since Monday night.

Hamlin’s family is currently running a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $6.5 million since its inception.

Check out Rooney’s comments on Higgins below.

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