‘Signs of improvement;’ What we know about Damar Hamlin’s condition days after cardiac arrest

CINCINNATI — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center Wednesday after he collapsed during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a collision during a play in the first quarter with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.

The Buffalo Bills posted on Twitter Wednesday afternoon that Hamlin remains in the ICU in critical condition with “signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight.”

“He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him,” the post said.

Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight.

He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 4, 2023

Dorrian Glenn, Hamlin’s uncle, provided an update on his nephew’s condition Tuesday during an interview with ESPN. According to Glenn, the 24-year-old’s heart had to be restarted a second time after he arrived at the hospital. There is also concern surrounding potential lung damage, he said.

>>Photos: Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapses, receives CPR on field

Hamlin remains sedated on a ventilator as he continues to recover. Glenn told NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe that his nephew has improved from needing 100% oxygen while on the ventilator to only needing 50%.

“I know he’s still here, I know he’s fighting,” Glenn told ESPN.

Just spoke with Dorrian Glenn — Damar Hamlin’s uncle — who said his nephew is on a ventilator but he’s improved to 50% oxygen needed after being at 100%. He’s still sedated but main focus is recovering to breathe on his own & healing lungs.

Full interview on @nflnetwork: pic.twitter.com/lsCSrlrjKf
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 4, 2023

The NFL announced Tuesday the game will not be resumed this week. Additionally, the league “has made no decision” about possibly resuming the game at a later date, a league spokesperson said in a statement.

>> Damar Hamlin: NFL will not resume postponed Bills-Bengals game this week

Hamlin’s family issued a statement, posted to social media by his marketing representative Jordon Rooney. In the statement, the family thanked fans, medical personnel, and coaches for the Bills and Bengals.

“We want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country.”

Additional updates on Hamlin’s condition were not released by the family.