This is going to only make me stronger
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has spoken out for the first time since collapsing on the field during Monday’s game.
In an Instagram posting Saturday, the pro-footballer thanked everyone who has supported him and prayed for his success.
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“When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3xs as much,” he wrote. “The love has been overwhelming, but I’m thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out… If you know me, you know this is only going to make me stronger. Continue to pray for me as I travel long roads. #3strong”
The Jan. 2nd quarter saw the most activity Monday Night Football Matchup between the Buffalo Bills (Bills) and Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin was injured in a tackle and fell to his knees. Hamlin was treated by emergency medical personnel on the field and was then taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center via an ambulance. The game was temporarily suspended until it was postponed. In a tweet posted the next morning, the Bills said that Hamlin had “suffered a cardiac arrest” after the hit in question.
Hamlin was still in critical condition on Saturday as of Saturday. According to a tweet from the Bills’ official account, doctors at UC Medical Center say he “continues to breathe on his own and his neurological function is excellent.” Friday, it was reported that his lungs were continuing to heal and that he was making “steady” progress.
Monday’s game was ultimately cancelled in light of the injury. The Bills will be taking on the New England Patriots Sunday at 12:12c on CBS.
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