Damar Hamlin on the Bills’ practice field today, participating in individual drills

Posted by Michael David Smith on May 23, 2023, 3:28 PM EDT
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Bills safety Damar Hamlin is continuing to work toward continuing his NFL career, after his heart stopped on the field during a game last season.

Hamlin was on the Bills’ practice field participating in individual drills during today’s Organized Team Activities.

Like other players recovering from injuries, Hamlin was not wearing a helmet and was not a full participant, but videos from reporters on the scene showed him hitting a sled and working on covering receivers, with no apparent limitations.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane has said Hamlin has been fully cleared, so while the Bills are easing Hamlin into offseason work, from all indications they’re confident that he’ll be ready for full-contact practices and ready for games when the season starts.

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17 responses to “Damar Hamlin on the Bills’ practice field today, participating in individual drills”

  5. I hope that Hamlin is grateful to the Bills, Bills fans, and the NFL. Chances are that his heart issue was a pre-existing condition and was not caused by playing football. However because he continues to play football, the Bills nor the NFL should be held liable for any injuries that happen to him. He should have quit football.

  6. Nice to see the young man living his life. This, and Rodgers working through a tweaked calf, is inspirational to all. Buy Wrangler jeans.

  7. Downvote all you want but within a week of it happening, I knew this would be the result and said so. It’s a good story and all, but there are dozens of players that were injured last year that aren’t ready to practice now and won’t be able to play week 1. It’s a fact that thousands of people go through cardiac episodes yearly and return to normal life in a fairly short period of time.

  9. I hope he plays his heart out in non contact stuff and realizes that he should retire. Nothing but respect for the Bills coaches and management. I want Damion to retire from his choice. great job by the Bills on handling this so far. — Fan of a Division Rival

  10. Love this kid! go do your thing kid! Good luck this year a lot of fans are pulling for you!

  12. Amazing news & wish him well getting back on the playing field.

  13. getem says:
    May 23, 2023 at 4:29 pm
    Downvote all you want but within a week of it happening, I knew this would be the result and said so. It’s a good story and all, but there are dozens of players that were injured last year that aren’t ready to practice now and won’t be able to play week 1. It’s a fact that thousands of people go through cardiac episodes yearly and return to normal life in a fairly short period of time.

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    NFL football is hardly “normal life.” We’ve never seen a player literally die on the playing field and come back to play again. Damar’s injury was a total freak accident, and I wish him the best for his career, but it’s going to be weird seeing him back on the field.

  14. Complete liability in the secondary before the incident. Hopefully, he learned to take better angles.

  16. And they say it’s dangerous for Tua to be on the field. This guy literally died on the field, he’s getting back on it and it’s being celebrated. Yet they say Tua should retire and he’s one hit away. SMH. Fans. Media. Not doctors.

  17. alewatcher says:
    May 23, 2023 at 7:18 pm
    getem says:
    May 23, 2023 at 4:29 pm
    Downvote all you want but within a week of it happening, I knew this would be the result and said so. It’s a good story and all, but there are dozens of players that were injured last year that aren’t ready to practice now and won’t be able to play week 1. It’s a fact that thousands of people go through cardiac episodes yearly and return to normal life in a fairly short period of time.

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    NFL football is hardly “normal life.” We’ve never seen a player literally die on the playing field and come back to play again. Damar’s injury was a total freak accident, and I wish him the best for his career, but it’s going to be weird seeing him back on the field.

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    So you’re saying he should just be forced to retire and live at home because that’s what you feel is best? He shouldn’t listen to cardiologists and doctors? Chris Pronger in the NHL, a more physical sport, had a similar incident and was back on the ice in a week. His heart started sooner than Hamlin. I guess you can argue and have opinions on emotions, but it’s a 100% fact that cannot be argued, these things happen daily across the world. As long as there is no brain damage, they go on with their lives. And ironically the best way to promote long term recovery is exercise. If anything being an athlete and returning to the field will help him further, rather than staying home or doing a desk job.

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