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Bills S Damar Hamlin improving; awake, ‘neurologically intact’

This is the news we all hoped and prayed for. Let’s hope it continues to get better.

Doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center confirmed that Bills safety Damar Hamlin has awakened and is neurologically intact. He is still intubated but is steadily improving and has communicated with those around him in writing.

Dr. Timothy Pritts of UC Health, on Damar Hamlin: "He's made substantial improvement. It appears his neurological condition and function is intact. We are very proud to report that. … This marks a really good turning point in his ongoing care.