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“Roller Coaster of Emotions:” Damar Hamlin Takes a Monumental Leap in the Right Direction, 211 Days After On-Field Collapse

Published 08/01/2023, 2:19 PM EDT

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is ready to ace his training practice after enduring the most disastrous months of his life. Nearly seven months ago, he collapsed due to cardiac arrest during his face-off with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was in a coma for quite a few days, but thanks to Bill’s training staff, who came to his rescue by providing him with the necessary CPR. The champ startled his fans with a massive improvement in his health, as stated by the Bills HC.

Damar Hamlin’s impressive willpower is no secret to anyone. Despite his age, he inherits the fightback just as much as Colorado HC Deion Sanders. After winning his health battle, he created a buzz among the fans with his grand entry on the gridiron during the fifth day of training camp. His excitement was evident in his reaction after getting back on track after this toughest battle.

Damar’s pool of thoughts after his grand comeback

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On January 2, while playing with the Bengals, Buffalo Bill’s terrific safety Damar Hamlin lost consciousness due to a sudden cardiac arrest due to the sudden storm that surrounded Damlin on January 2. Medical staff came to his aid; they provided him with CPR and shocked him with a defibrillator, which restored his usual rhythm. He was suffering from commotion cordis, which is a sudden event caused by a blow to the chest. After completing his four months of medical observation, he is set to begin his football journey.

Almost seven months after winning the near-death situation of his life, Damar spelled out his impressive aura on the gridiron as he stepped into training this Monday with full pads. After giving a stunning performance on the field, he faced the media, sharing his experience on the field after so long and showing his gratitude for reaching such heights throughout his football career.

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During an interview with ESPN commentator Alaina Getzenberg, Damar talked about how emotional he felt after returning to where he belonged and how wonderful it felt to be back on track. Furthermore, he expressed his fidelity to God for doing justice to him.

“It’s a roller coaster of emotions. I was kind of all over the place, just kind of being back for the first time. But God doesn’t make any mistakes. I’m on God’s timing. As much as the NFL is on schedule and camp starts this day, this is all God’s timing.”

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This one man has made a massive contribution toward Damar’s grand comeback.

 Life saver of Damar!

Several individuals received recognition for rescuing Damar’s life, but one person stood out for their quick action in saving the champion’s life: Bill’s assistant trainer, Denny Kellington. He promptly administered CPR before transporting him to the hospital. Even Bill’s medical team appreciates him for his swift response.

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On top of that, Bill’s medical staff received the prestigious Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2023 ESPY Awards for saving lives. Damar was the presenter of the award, and he emotionally handed them the award.

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Gargi Sengupta

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Gargi Sengupta is a writer at EssentiallySports. She comes equipped with an expertise in finance and marketing, but her passion lies with writing. Her passion for football comes from the days spent with her father bonding over a game and a hot cup of tea.
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Hitesh Nigam