Three and a half months after collapsing in the middle of the game, Buffalo Bills runner Damar Hamlin has been officially cleared to play football again!
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Buffalo Bills GM says Damar Hamlin is ‘in a great space’ to return to football
News from Brandon Beanethe team’s general manager (GM), on Tuesday.
During a press conference, Beane announced that Hamlin had met with three experts, who all agreed that the athlete could return to the field.
“He has seen three more specialists, most recently on Friday. They all agreed – not two on one or three on one or anything like that. They are all in lockdown [with] what is this. He is deleted [to] continue to be fully active… He’s completely pure, he’s here, and he’s a thinker.
The Buffalo Bills CEO stated, “He’s having a great time coming back and coming back.”
According to GM Brandon Beane, Damar Hamlin has been allowed to resume full football activities.@HamlinIsland am in Buffalo and in a great space. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/wa2ZfGm8mX
– Buffalo bill (@BuffaloBills) April 18, 2023
As for Damar Hamlin, the 25-year-old noted that he is “planning a comeback.” He also commented that while the experience was “life-changing”, it was certainly “not the end of the world”. [his] story.”
“Over the past few months, I have been on a journey and I have met some of the top experts around the country… This event has changed my life, but it is not the end of my story. I. So I’m here to announce that I’m planning to return to the NFL.”
“This is not the end of my story. I plan to return to the NFL. 🫶 pic.twitter.com/jlAMdErKWk
– Buffalo bill (@BuffaloBills) April 18, 2023
Shortly after, the Buffalo Bills shared another video showing Hamlin in action again. IKTR!
The journey continues for @HamlinIsland. 🫶 pic.twitter.com/SiiRyQe1Nt
– Buffalo bill (@BuffaloBills) April 18, 2023
Damar keeps his faith when he recovers
EQUAL Shade room previously reported, Hamlin first spoke out about the incident in question – including his cardiac arrest during a football game – in late January.
After saying how much he appreciates the support, Hamlin said the experience is “a direct example of God using [him] like a ship,
Later, at the annual NFL Honors ceremony, Damar expressed similar sentiments by remarking that – while cardiac arrest is unexpected – God has a plan of his own. In addition, the athlete knows that it has a “greater purpose than any game in the world.”
Hamlin also stated.
“Thank you to everyone around the world who prayed for me and hoped for me. The journey will continue.”
We wish Damar Hamlin all the best as he prepares to return to his football career!
