In the aftermath of the Damar Hamlin medical emergency on Monday Night Football earlier this week, the NFL and NFLPA announced a variety of initiatives ahead of the Week 18 games to continue to show support for the Bills defensive back, per a release from the league.
The NFL distributed a public address announcement that teams are encouraged to read prior to the national anthem on Saturday and Sunday in unified support of Hamlin, first responders and medical caregivers.
The release will read as follows:
“Throughout this week, the entire NFL family has been praying for Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills as he continues his recovery, and we thank the first responders and medical professionals involved in his care.