Damar Hamlin making ‘continued progress’, breathing on his own, team says

CINCINNATI — The Buffalo Bills provided an update on safety Damar Hamlin after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

In a social media post Saturday afternoon the Bills said Hamlin is making continued progress in his recovery but remains in critical condition.

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“He continues to breathe on his own and his neurological function is excellent,” the social media post continued.

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Friday the team announced his breathing tube had been removed and he was able to facetime his teammates.

“Love you boys,” he told the team from UC Medical Center.

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