Damar Hamlin Is Breathing on His Own and Was Able to FaceTime With the Buffalo Bills Players

Damar Hamlin is officially able to breathe on his own.

Alongside Hamlin currently being able to breathe on his own, the Buffalo Bills safety was also most recently able to speak after having the breathing tube removed according to his agent.

The Buffalo Bills mentioned via Twitter that Hamlin was even able to join a meeting over FaceTime and said, “love you boys” to his team.

In a recent statement from the team and according to the physicians at UCMC, Hamlin’s “neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.”

However, Agent Ira Turner was unable to provide any other further details and the news development was reported first by The Athletic.

Hamlin’s recovery continues to trend an upward direction after his heart had stopped on the field during a Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Not to mention, the Bills players and staff were uplifted by Hamlin’s recent and encouraging medical reports as they returned to practice on Thursday to prepare for their home game against the New England Patriots for Sunday.

“So we know that it’s not only that the lights are on. We know that he’s home. And it appears that all the cylinders are firing within his brain, which is greatly gratifying for all of us,” Dr. Timothy Pritts said. “He still has significant progress he needs to make, but this marks a really good turning point in his ongoing care.”

Dr. Timothy Pritts