Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills had no idea what emotions he would be feeling after returning to Paycor Stadium this past weekend for a prime-time game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin did not play in the game but spent time on the field, where he nearly died, privately.
The 25-year-old went into cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game between the same two teams more than ten months ago. The NFL world, as well as countless non-football fans, feared for Hamlin’s life and rallied around him during his harrowing recovery. To say the least, his return to Cincinnati as a Bill is surreal.
According to WLWT’s Olivia Ray, Hamlin was seen reflecting near the Bengals logo for about 15 minutes. Nobody knows what memories passed through the resilient athlete’s mind, but he did share his thoughts on the postgame experience.
Tonight was everything for me.. y’all don’t know the half of it. Trust me. https://t.co/eQGkrqtZK0
— 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 (@HamlinIsland) November 6, 2023
“Tonight was everything for me.. y’all don’t know the half of it. Trust me,” Hamlin wrote on X. While most fans don’t understand, they will support him as he moves forward.
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