The Damar Hamlin incident shocked every NFL fan and athlete and raised concerns. Fans and athletes are sharing their thoughts on the Bills‘ safety and praying for the athlete’s well-being. Tom Brady also spoke out about the freak accident. But he also sent out some retirement feelers in an emotional tweet for Hamlin.
During the Bills-Bengals game, Damar Hamlin sustained a cardiac arrest while tackling Tee Higgins. He abruptly collapsed to the ground and required immediate aid. The memories of the Week 17 game would terrorize NFL fans for a long time. The incident brought out several reactions from NFL athletes, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was also among them.
Did Tom Brady send out some retreat feelers?
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Tom Brady shared a tweet to share his thoughts on Damar Hamlin. He also mirrored the dangers that professional football players face every moment they step onto the field. Brady tweeted, “We’re praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. Moments like this put into perspective what it means to play this game we love. Thankful for our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the overwhelming level of care and support I know they’ll continue to provide.”
We’re praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. Moments like this put into perspective what it means to play this game we love. Thankful for our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the overwhelming level of care and support I know they’ll continue to provide.
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 3, 2023
Tom Brady did not make a direct statement on his retirement. However, his reflection on the threat while on the field could be a feeler of why he should hang up his cleats before something catastrophic happens.
When the quarterback is on the field, he is vulnerable to the defensive line. TB12 recognizes he is under threat while competing in the game. He is privileged not to go through career-threatening injuries like Tua Tagovailoa and Damar Hamlin did. But the Buccaneers quarterback is constantly contemplating retirement before something dreadful happens.
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Apart from sending positive thoughts to Damar Hamlin, Tom Brady did some charitable deeds for Damar Hamlin’s fundraiser.
TB12 made a generous effort after the Damar Hamlin situation
After Damar Hamlin’s anomaly casualty, football athletes and fans have come to aid the Bills’ safety. Several people supported the athlete by sending donations to a charity. Hamlin’s public fundraiser has breached the $5 million mark, and Tom Brady made a generous donation of $10,000 towards it.
Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe Page is nearly at $5.5M, with donations from endless NFL people. On these pages alone: Andy Dalton and his wife at $3K, Russell Wilson and his wife at $10K plus their charity, Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels, Commanders. On and on. https://t.co/cM1lhPv27c pic.twitter.com/SnLONebY2w
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2023
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Damar Hamlin’s GoFundMe for a toy drive in his hometown had several people coming forward to donate. Among them were Ciara and Russell Wilson, Robert Kraft, Andy Dalton, George Kittle, AEW’s Chris Jericho, and many more.
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The NFL athletes became a united front after the unfortunate situation, and it showcased how the teams come together in bad times.