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Damar Hamlin has slowly been making progress since his scary incident in Week 17. There has been nothing but love and support from NFL fans and players across the country.
Well, it sounds like the news is getting even better for the Buffalo Bills’ safety.
According to Ian Rapoport, Damar Hamlin has officially been released from the hospital. He’s heading back home to Buffalo. Additionally, Dr. William Knight claims, “he is doing well and this is the beginning of the next stage of his recovery.”
UC Health Center physicians announce that #Bills S Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital and is back in Buffalo. WOW.
Dr. William Knight: “I can confirm he is doing well and this is the beginning of the next stage of his recovery.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2023
This is music to everybody’s ears. Especially Damar Hamlin and his family. However, NFL fans are simply loving this news.
SO HAPPY FOR HIM MAAANNNNN 💙
— Der German Tiger🐅🇩🇪 (@DerGermanTiger) January 9, 2023
Simply the best news today.
Absolutely amazing news!
— Mike (@ChaiMike26) January 9, 2023
Ben Baby shares Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor’s reaction to the great news.
“This is certainly a miracle.”
Here’s Bengals coach Zac Taylor’s reaction to Damar Hamlin’s release from a Cincinnati hospital and Damar’s recovery. (via @Bengals) pic.twitter.com/6oVcLmMGYN
— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) January 9, 2023
Every doctor and medical staff member involved deserve a standing ovation.
— WOLF (@WOLF_Financial) January 9, 2023
Damar Hamlin will be going to a different hospital in Buffalo to continue testing, per Ian Rapoport.
Damar Hamlin will now head to another hospital and will continue to undergo tests and be monitored. But a very significant step today — one week from a very scary scene. https://t.co/JORDmRJpIH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 9, 2023
He’s not in the clear just yet. However, this is a massive first step for Hamlin in making a full recovery.