On Saturday, the Buffalo Bills released another positive update on Hamlin, who had a cardiac arrest on Monday.
Hamlin is making continued progress despite being listed in critical condition, and he continues to breathe on his own.
Buffalo Bills @BuffaloBillsPer the physicians at UC Medical Center, Damar is making continued progress in his recovery yet remains in critical condition.
He continues to breathe on his own and his neurological function is excellent.
Hamlin was able to talk to his teammates for the first time since he collapsed after his breathing tube was removed.
Hamlin showed signs of progress before his breathing tube was removed, including moving his hands and feet, as well as communicating through writing.
During the first quarter of Monday's game, Hamlin made a tackle on a Bengal. Hamlin fell down after the hit.
Medical personnel rushed to his aid and helped him for a while before taking him to the hospital. The players on both teams were upset.
After watching medical personnel administer life-savingCPR to Hamlin on the field, a lengthy delay ensued and the Bills and Bengals decided to stop the game.
✨ Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original contentHamlin was brought to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The game will go on as planned despite the fact that it was in question.
The game won't count for either team because the league decided it wouldn't be resumed.
The Bills can only get the top seed and a first-round bye if they win and the Chiefs lose to the Raiders.
In an effort to level the playing field, the league voted in favor of a provision that will allow the playoffs to be played at a neutral site if both teams play in the game.
The Bills will wear patches on their jerseys in support of Hamlin on Sunday at their home stadium.