Damar Hamlin ‘WILL play pro football again’, NFL players’ union doctor ‘GUARANTEED’ – as the Buffalo Bills star continues his recovery just over a month after suffering an on-field cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin is likely to make a spectacular return to football, according to the NFL Players Association medical director.
In a speech on SiriusXM on Wednesday, Dr. Thom Mayer that he “guaranteed” Hamlin that he would see an NFL field again.
“I guarantee you that Damar Hamlin will be playing professional football again,” Mayer said on SiriusXM Doctor Radio’s “Heart to Heart” show.
It comes just over a month after Hamlin collapsed on the field while playing for the Buffalo Bills against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2.
Hamlin made a brief appearance in Phoenix during Super Bowl week to receive the NFLPA’s Alan Page Community Award.
Damar Hamlin is likely to return to the NFL, according to the NFLPA’s medical director
Bills’ defense attorney accepted the award Wednesday at the Phoenix Convention Center.
“One of my favorite quotes: It’s a blessing to be a blessing,” Hamlin said as he read from a brief statement with his parents, who shared the stage with him.
“With that in mind, I intend to never take this position for granted and always take an urgent approach to making a difference in the community I come from and communities around the world as well.”
Hamlin’s toy fundraiser received unexpected GoFundMe donations in the days and weeks following its collapse. Chasing M’s has since raised more than $9 million.
“Giving back to my community has always been a part of me,” Hamlin said. “I’m thankful for my dad standing right here behind me growing up watching him host community days in our community. I’ve always waited for my time when it came.’
The 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player required CPR after suffering cardiac arrest following a tackle in the first quarter of the now infamous game.
Now the NFL and the American Heart Association have teamed up to offer free CPR training after Hamlin received life-saving medical care.
The two parties will provide CPR education throughout Super Bowl week at the Phoenix Convention Center, Arizona.
Hamlin has become a beacon for the NFL since recovering from cardiac arrest
Damar Hamlin (left) sent the NFL world into shock when it collapsed after a tackle in January
“Being able to provide emergency assistance is important not only at sporting events but in all walks of life,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
The Bills’ assistant athletic trainer, Denny Kellington, performed on-field CPR on Hamlin, who spoke for the first time in late February.
Hamlin started his own partnership with the American Heart Association to raise awareness on how to do hands-only CPR — and enlisted help from Tom Brady, LeBron James and Michelle Obama.
Hamlin shared the video on social media and said: “What’s up it’s D Ham. Once again I want to thank everyone for the love and support over the past three weeks.
The NFL and the American Heart Association have teamed up to offer free CPR training
“As you know, CPR saved my life in the field earlier this year. And CPR could easily save your life or someone you live. That’s why I’m proud to announce that I’m partnering with the American Heart Association and starting Damar Hamlin’s Three for Heart CPR Challenge. And of course this has three steps.
“Step one, go to heart.org/3 to watch a short video teaching you CPR using only your hands. Step two, donate to the AHA to fund CPR education and awareness, and step three, encourage three friends to do the same.
“First, I challenge the goats. LeBron James, Tom Brady and Michelle Obama, you’ve all been challenged.’ The campaign correlates with Hamlin’s No. 3, which he wore for the Bills