How is Damar Hamlin doing now?
NFL player Damar Hamlin made headlines after he collapsed mid-game on January 2, 2023.
Hamlin and his team, the Buffalo Bills, have kept fans updated with his progress following the incident.
How is Damar Hamlin doing now?
Damar Hamlin was confirmed to have suffered a cardiac arrest on the field and remains in "critical condition", according to his team.
Hamlin's representative Jordon Rooney posted to , saying: "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."
On Thursday, January 5, Hamlin's teammate Kaiir Elam tweeted, "Our boy is doing better, awake and showing more signs of improvement. Thank you God. Keep the prayers coming please! All love 3!"
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The Bills also released a statement saying Hamlin has shown "remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours."
"While still critically ill, he has demonstrated that he appears to be neurologically intact."
The team said the player's "lungs continue to heal."
He was released from the hospital on January 9.
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On Sunday, January 22, the day the Bills meet the Cincinnati Bengals again for a playoff game, Hamlin was seen at the game.
His family also joined him at the game.
What happened to Damar Hamlin?
The 24-year-old safety - born on March 24, 1998 - collapsed during a game on Monday, January 2, 2023, moments after making a tackle on Cincinnati Bengals player Tee Higgins.
As he attempted to complete the tackle, Higgins' helmet seemed to hit him in the chest.
Hamlin initially got back to his feet, only to collapse again, causing medics to run onto the field and start CPR.
He was receiving treatment within seconds of falling to the ground, lasting for around 30 minutes.
Players from both teams gathered around him, with some kneeling in prayer and others visibly in tears.
The game was suspended due to the emergency.
Suspension of games due to injury is rare in the NFL, which commentators said underlined the severity of the situation.
What did the Buffalo Bills say about Damar Hamlin?
The Bills released a statement on Twitter a few hours after the terrifying incident, confirming that Hamlin had suffered a cardiac arrest and remains in "critical condition".
The statement read: "Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals.
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"His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further testing and treatment.
"He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition."