As the sports world continues its outpouring of support and hope for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, one of his teammates has offered insight into how the organization is processing the situation.
Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins appeared on SportsCenter and discussed how the team is only focused on Hamlin. He said that they are channeling all the energy they have in to supporting those around Hamlin, including those on the Bills roster that are closest to him.
While Dawkins acknowledges that their work as NFL players will continue, their efforts to support Hamlin’s family and friends will remain paramount.
Dion Dawkins making it clear on Sports Center where the #Bills players priorities lie right now.
“Anything we have to give is for Damar and his family.” pic.twitter.com/ltSVsJ0BLt
— Bradley Gelber (@BradleyGelber) January 4, 2023
The Bills did get “a guardedly optimistic update” about Hamlin’s condition on Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. While he remains in critical condition at UC Medical Center, Hamlin’s uncle Dorrian Glenn has shared that his nephew’s breathing has improved and has “a chance to recover.”
The #Bills’ players received a guardedly optimistic update from the team earlier today on Damar Hamlin. Now, Hamlin’s uncle is providing positive updates as well. No change in his status, which remains critical but some hope, at least. https://t.co/FYMCEu94mC
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 4, 2023
Damar Hamlin has improved since he went into cardiac arrest on Monday Night Football. His uncle, Dorrian Glenn, provided an update outside UC Medical Center Tuesday night. #BillsMafia https://t.co/SmJRWEIfkb
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) January 4, 2023
Just spoke with Dorrian Glenn — Damar Hamlin’s uncle — who said his nephew is on a ventilator but he’s improved to 50% oxygen needed after being at 100%. He’s still sedated but main focus is recovering to breathe on his own & healing lungs.
Full interview on @nflnetwork: pic.twitter.com/lsCSrlrjKf
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 4, 2023
We all continue to keep Hamlin in our constant thoughts in prayers and hope for a swift, full recovery.
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