Bills’ Damar Hamlin is showered with ‘love’ and ‘respect’ from Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin following TRAGIC injury
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Damar Hamlin suffered a terrifying injury during the NFL week 17 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bills’ safety collided with the Bengals receiver and soon collapsed on the ground. Medical personnel was called to the field immediately as they administered CPR and later called for an ambulance so that Hamlin can be treated further.
As Hamlin is currently in critical condition, many are praying for the youngster and wishing him a speedy recovery. Fellow Pittsburgher, Steelers HC Mike Tomlin was saddened by the news of Hamlin being critically injured and decided to give the 24-year-old an emotional tribute in his press conference.
Tomlin started the press conference by saying that this ‘tragic’ situation was pretty personal for him as he and Hamlin both are Pittsburghers and have huge love and respect for each other.
“Being a Pittsburgher … I’ve known that guy probably since he was about 12. Just got a lot of respect and love for him as a human being,” Mike Tomlin stated in his press conference.
Tomlin feels proud and honored to have known Hamlin as he understands his journey and how much the 24-year-old Bills safety has struggled to play in the NFL. The Steelers HC got quite emotional by the end of his speech and stated that he’ll provide all the assistance he can for the speedy recovery of Hamlin.
Damar Hamlin is still under intensive care in Cincinnati
Hamlin was immediately taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after he was administered CPR right in the middle of the field. The Bills safety is currently under Intensive care.
However, new reports have surfaced suggesting his condition is improving slowly. Though the 24-year-old is still on a ventilator with 50% oxygen and it is stated that he has suffered lung damage while being injured.
“Right now they’ve got him on a ventilator. They’re trying to get him to breathe on his own. We’re just kind of taking it day by day. Still in the ICU. They have him sedated. So just continue to administer the medical treatment they’ve been doing,” Hamlin’s uncle Glenn stated to NFL Network last night.
Although Hamlin’s health is slowly improving, he will need all the medical assistance and prayers that people can provide for him. The NFL world stands in solidarity with the young Bills’ safety.
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