“I’m Thankful…”: Emotional Damar Hamlin Posts First Message for Fans as Affection Pours in Amidst Playoff Race

Damar Hamlin is on course to recover in the hospital after collapsing on the field last Monday. Ever since the news, the NFL world has sent their affection and prayers. And Hamlin knows the connection he has got with the fans in the last few days. The Buffalo Bills safety posted an emotional first message out for the concerned fan, pouring his heat out for them.

Every NFL fan, regardless of franchise affiliations, stood with Hamlin and his family during the difficult hour. And the young safety hasn’t ignored that fact.

Damar Hamlin pours his heart out

Damar Hamlin posted a message on Instagram for the first time since the horrific incident on Monday. He thanked all the fans who have been constantly praying for his health.

“When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3x’s as much…. The love has been overwhelming, but I’m thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out,” he wrote along with photos in his number 3 Bills jersey.

He asked the fans to keep praying for him as he is on a long road to recovery.

“We brung the world back together behind this. If you know me you know this only gone make me stronger. On a long road keep praying for me! #3strong,” the young safety added.

Hamlin also added the message he got from the doctors after he asked them the result of the Bills game with the Cincinnati Bengals. And the fans are relieved to see Hamlin up and going strong.

Love from the fans continues

The NFL world continues to shower affection on Damar Hamlin as the safety continues his recovery in the hospital. Fans sent heartwarming messages to him through the comment section of his post. Here are a few fan reactions.

“God is good,” a fan commented on the post.

“Brings tears to our eyes. Soldier of God,” another fan said.

“3,” Hamlin’s teammate and QB Josh Allen wrote with a heart emoji.

“Prayers for you,” another fan said.

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Hamlin collapsed on the Paycor Stadium field in Cincinnati during the Bills-Bengals matchup in week 17. He suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision with the Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The medics shifted him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He won the game of life there, as the doctors told him, even as the NFL canceled the game he was playing. And that’s all anyone wanted that day.

The playoff battle is heating up with the Bills take on the New England Patriots in the final game week. But every player and fan will keep Hamlin in their prayers, even in the heat of the battle.

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