Damar Hamlin has been showing “signs of improvement” after going into cardiac arrest during the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills confirmed on Wednesday.
Hamlin remains in critical condition, however, signs of improvement including improved oxygen levels were observed starting on Tuesday and continuing into the following day. According to the Bills’ statement, he is expected to remain in intensive care until further notice as his medical team continues to monitor and treat him.
The Bills team returned to practice for the first time on Wednesday following Hamlin’s collapse and hospitalization during Monday night’s game. They started with a walk-through and team meetings.
Jordon Rooney, a friend and business partner of Hamlin, claimed that the 24-year-old safety was still sedated early morning while confirming the positive readings that doctors had seen from the Bills player. Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn elaborated further, stating that Hamlin’s oxygen dependency was lowered from 100% to 50%.
The NFL revealed that the abandoned game between the Bills and the Bengals would not be rescheduled for this week. The league is yet to decide on a later date.
