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“I Was Hurt”: Amidst Damar Hamlin Recovery, Emotional Tom Brady Narrates the Risk of Playing Like a Gladiator in a Contact Sport

Published 01/06/2023, 5:30 AM EST

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The football realm cannot get over the tragedy with Damar Hamlin. The Bills athlete was in a life or death battle after suffering a cardiac arrest for days. His situation could revive the risk of competing in a physical sport like football. Tom Brady also understands the risk and focuses on how athletes are nothing less than warriors.

Ahead of the regular-season finale, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback sat down with the media at Thursday’s press conference. The QB1 spoke about Damar Hamlin, who is gradually recovering. He gave him his best wishes for a faster recovery. Moreover, Tom Brady also opened up about the dangers of competing in a combative sport like football.

Tom Brady expresses the pov while playing a combative-like sport

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Tom Brady said he was unsure if anyone intended to limit their exposure. Since it is a physical sport, anything could happen. But everyone should constantly strive to improve as a team, and it should be the biggest concern. The QB1 added, “My view is I’m ready to play. I’ve never missed a game in my life. I don’t ever want to miss a game now; Well actually, I’ve missed a few games, but yeah, I was hurt.”

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Moreover, while speaking about Damar Hamlin, The Pharaoh said, “We all have a lot of heartfelt thoughts for him. He’s obviously a great young man, and we all hope he recovers.”

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The situation around Damar Hamlin is a prime concern for every football fan and athlete involved in the game. The injuries were a major concern throughout this season. But it looks like everyone’s prayers are being heard as the athlete is showing genuine signs of recovery.

Damar Hamlin shows optimistic indications of healing

After Damar Hamlin collapsed in the field, he remains at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The athlete has displayed good signs of recovery. The New York Times revealed that Hamlin can communicate with the medical personnel and his family. The Bills’ safety has shown good neurological improvement and is expressing himself by writing. 

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While this is a positive update, the doctors said, “He still has significant progress that he needs to make.” Hamlin is still on a ventilator inside the University of Cincinnati Medical Center’s intensive-care unit to help him breathe.

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The news came just in time as the Bills deck up for their final regular-season game on Sunday.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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