Complete coverage: As he continues to recover, Damar Hamlin says, 'Keep praying for me'
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remained in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Saturday, five days after collapsing on the field at Paycor Stadium in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bills issued the following statement Saturday: "Per the physicians at UC Medical Center, Damar is making continued progress in his recovery, yet remains in critical condition. He continues to breathe on his own and his neurological function is excellent."
By Saturday evening, an update was posted to Hamlin's Instagram and Twitter accounts, his first public comments since the injury.
“When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3x’s as much,” the post read. “The Love has been overwhelming, but I’m thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out. We brung the world back together behind this. If you know me you know this only gone make me stronger. On a long road keep praying for me!”
He later posted, "The love is felt, & extremely real. No matter race or religion everybody coming together in prayer!"
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On Wednesday, the NFL held a conference call to share updates on Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, the response to his cardiac arrest during Monday's game and what may happen next in regards to the postponed game.
The Bills posted video on social media apparently showing Hamlin arriving at their locker room and the message “Welcome home, Damar.”
