Damar Hamlin: NFL’s Roger Goodell sends letter to fans after Bills player’s ‘inspiring progress’

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a letter to football fans following Damar Hamlin’s ‘inspiring progress’ in hospital after his cardiac arrest on the field in the Bills-Bengals first quarter on Monday.

The 24-year-old is showing encouraging signs at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center as his breathing tube was removed after he was resuscitated on the field during Monday Night Football.

Buffalo team coach Sean McDermott also revealed that Hamlin spoke to the team, saying “I love you guys” over a FaceTime call on Friday and flexing his arm muscles for his surprised Bills teammates. .

Roger Goodell (right) has sent a letter to football fans after Damar Hamlin’s (left) ‘inspiring progress’.

There are league-wide tributes to root for Hamlin this weekend with all 32 NFL teams able to offer a moment of support before the game, wearing jerseys with Hamlin’s name and number, while number threes on Fields may be painted in Bills colors.

Leading up to the final weekend of the regular season, league commissioner Goodell took time to discuss the final week with fans.

He said: ‘To our fans: Damar Hamlin’s inspiring progress in recent days has lifted the spirits of the entire NFL and football fans across the country.

There are tributes from around the league to support Hamlin this weekend, including special jerseys.

The Bills will wear ‘3’ jersey patches when hosting the Patriots in Week 18 this weekend

“While his recovery is just beginning, we are grateful to the NFL medical staff and medical staff from both teams whose emergency action likely saved his life. We are also grateful to the professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who cared for Damar and continue to oversee his care.

“Seeing the entire NFL family – teams, players, coaches and fans like you – come together was another reminder that football is a family – humane, loving and resilient.

‘This weekend, players and coaches from all 32 teams will wear ‘Love for Damar 3’ jerseys during pre-game warm-ups in a league-wide show of support for Damar.

“I am very hopeful that with his continued progress, there is a good chance that Damar himself is watching his teammates. We are grateful and humbled by everyone who played a role as he continues on his road to recovery.

‘On behalf of the entire NFL, thank you. Roger Goodell.

The soccer world has come together after the horrific moment when Hamlin collapsed on Monday.

Players Toy Drive GoFundMe Page it has surpassed $8 million with the likes of Jim Irsay, Robert Kraft and Tom Brady among the many who made donations.

The 12-3 Bills, who face the New England Patriots on Sunday, can claim the top spot in the AFC playoffs despite the cancellation of Monday’s game.

The potential Bills-Kansas City Chiefs AFC title game will take place at a neutral site after the NFL decided the playoff results on Friday.