Damar Hamlin: Josh Allen debunks conspiracies related to ‘body double’ as he calls them ‘stupid’

NFL quarterback Josh Allen has responded to claims by conspiracy theorists that a Damar Hamlin ‘body double’ was at the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals playoff game, telling them to ‘stop that shit. ‘.

Appearing on Kyle Brandt’s Basement podcast on Tuesday, the 26-year-old was asked if he could confirm if a ‘clone’ or actual football security appeared in the team’s locker room, as shown by the team’s social media team. the Bills. The doubters’ claims stem from the fact that Hamlin was masked and wearing a hoodie, as well as alien-framed glasses, which didn’t allow people to see much of his face.

“Yeah, that’s stupid,” Allen said. ‘One, that’s Damar’s booty. He likes to use that. Two, he was in the locker room with us before the game, so yeah, that was Damar.

‘There is absolutely no chance. This is Damar Hamlin, that’s our boy, that’s our brother. He was with us before and after the game,” he added. He was in the suite with his family, his little brother. 100 percent, so people need to stop doing that shit.’

Hamlin mocked the conspiracy theorists’ accusations by sharing a photo of himself next to a mural of him with the Bills team in the Larkinville neighborhood of Buffalo, along with the caption “Clone,” another debunked term. that skeptics used to describe the security who was posing in the same all-red outfit and red, white and blue puffer jacket he wore at Highmark Stadium during the Bengals’ 27-10 victory on Sunday.

The 24-year-old then shared an update on his Twitter account on Tuesday, letting everyone know they’ll be hearing from him soon.

‘Grateful for all the GENUINE love, thoughts and prayers from everyone…hearing from me soon!’

The Bills couldn’t lift the fans’ spirits the way Hamlin did on Sunday, when the Bengals went on a rampage at Orchard Park, as Cincy quarterback Joe Burrow capped off a remarkable performance by throwing for 242 yards. , completing two touchdown passes. for a 63.9 percent completion rate (23 of 36 completions).

Bills players after the game were happy to see their ‘brother’ and teammate in the locker room.

“Just his presence, I think it says a lot,” Morse told ESPN. ‘[…] He’s not much of a rah-rah guy and I’m sure at some point he’s a little tired of people asking how he’s doing or being put in a position he didn’t ask to be put in. His mere presence, his smile, his positive energy, which he has always had, always injects energy and good vibes into the group.’

‘It was really good to see it. I’m very happy for the fans, the crowd, that he was able to get out there, and he’s worked so hard to get to the position he’s in now.

It’s unclear if Hamlin will ever be involved in NFL action as he continues his recovery following his on-field collapse at Paycor Stadium on Jan. 2.