Arrr! Tis be reported that ol' Bill's Damar Hamlin be ready to set sail and battle the Dolphins this season!
2023-09-30
Arr, me hearties! Word be reachin' me ears that Buffalo Bills' swashbuckler, Damar Hamlin, be makin' his grand return to the gridiron after a lengthy hiatus. Come Sunday's showdown with them Miami Dolphins, he shall face 'em head-on, aye, after nearly nine moons since his heart be stoppin' dead in its tracks!
After nearly nine months since suffering cardiac arrest on the field during "Monday Night Football," Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is expected to make his season debut against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. It has been a long road to recovery for Hamlin, but he has been cleared for football activities since mid-April and appeared in all three Bills preseason games.Hamlin's return to the field comes at a good time for the Bills, as starting safety Jordan Poyer has been ruled out with a knee injury, opening up a spot on the roster for Hamlin. The team will be looking to continue their momentum after winning back-to-back games.
The incident that led to Hamlin's cardiac arrest occurred during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2nd. He collapsed on the turf after tackling Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and had to be administered CPR before being rushed to the hospital. Hamlin was diagnosed with commotio cordis, which is a direct blow to the heart that can cause cardiac arrest.
Despite this setback, Hamlin has remained positive and has vowed to raise awareness about commotio cordis, which is the leading cause of death in youth athletes across all sports. He believes that increased awareness and access to CPR and AEDs can help lower the number of fatalities.
With the Bills set to face a tough Miami Dolphins team that is currently 3-0 and coming off a 70-point victory against the Denver Broncos, Hamlin's return will provide a much-needed boost to the Buffalo defense. Fans will be eagerly anticipating his first game back on the field after such a long and challenging journey to recovery.