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Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Shares Inspiring Update After Cardiac Arrest

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Damar Hamlin has spoken out publicly for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest during an NFL game.

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Hamlin made a post on Instagram expressing gratitude for the support he has received.

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Hamlin noted that he is on the mend and has confidence in his future health.

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Hamlin reconnected with his teammates on FaceTime on Jan. 6 and told them "Love you boys."

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Hamlin collapsed on the field after tackling a Cincinnati Bengals receiver.

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Hamlin received CPR for over 10 minutes before being transported to a local hospital.

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Hamlin was placed on a ventilator following his hospitalization.

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Hamlin's condition has improved significantly over the past 24 hours.

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Hamlin is able to "emerge and follow commands" while in the hospital.

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Hamlin asked in writing who won the NFL game while staying at the hospital.

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Hamlin is under the care of the ICU neurocritical care teams, trauma surgery, a cardiology team, expert nurses, and a respiratory therapist.

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Hamlin still has significant progress to make in his recovery.

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The medical team considers this a "good turning point" in Hamlin's ongoing care.