Coverage dated August 11, 2023 to August 12, 2023

Bills' Damar Hamlin plays in first game since cardiac arrest

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

What seemed unfathomable in those frightening first moments when Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January, is closer to approaching reality in the 25-year-old's bid to resume his playing career.

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Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills' preseason game against Colts (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Damar Hamlin reached another major milestone in his return to football by suiting up for Buffalo's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday.

  2. Washington Times

    Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Bills safety Damar Hamlin is preparing to play in Buffalo’s preseason opener against Indianapolis on Saturday, which would mark his first time back on the field in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.

  3. New York Post

    Damar Hamlin plays in Bills game for first time since suffering cardiac arrest (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Damar Hamlin returned for his first game with the Bills since suffering cardiac arrest in January.

  4. CBS News

    Damar Hamlin takes to the field in first game since cardiac arrest (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    It's been a long road back to competitive play for Hamlin, who collapsed on the field in Jan. 2023.

  5. The Oregonian

    Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin ready to suit up for first preseason game since cardiac arrest incident (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    For Hamlin, it’s been a step by step process without peeking too far ahead.

  6. New York Post

    Damar Hamlin expected to play in Bills’ preseason opener in latest recovery step (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Damar Hamlin’s comeback is expected to hit another milestone Saturday afternoon.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Damar Hamlin Returns to the Field in First Game Since Cardiac Arrest: “Just Another Milestone” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Buffalo Bills safety collapsed during a game in January against the Cincinnati Bengals.

  8. ABC 13 Houston

    Bills' Damar Hamlin plays in first game since cardiac arrest (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    What seemed unfathomable in those frightening first moments when Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati in January, is closer to approaching reality in the 25-year-old's bid to resume his playing career.

  9. Rolling Stone

    Damar Hamlin Returns for First NFL Game Since On-Field Collapse: 'It Was Super Fun' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Buffalo Bills safety registers three tackles in preseason matchup, his first game action since suffering cardiac arrest in January

  10. CBS News

    Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin takes the field in first NFL game since cardiac arrest (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    It's been a long road back to competitive play for Hamlin, who collapsed on the field during a game in January when he suffered a cardiac arrest.

  11. People

    Damar Hamlin Returns to the Field for the First Time Since His Cardiac Arrest in January (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    Damar Hamlin returned to the field on Saturday playing against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason opener game — his first since his cardiac arrest mid-game in January

  12. France 24

    Hamlin returns to NFL play seven months after cardiac arrest (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to NFL competition in a pre-season game on Saturday, seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest after being hit during a game.

  13. Forbes

    Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Plays In First NFL Game Since Cardiac Arrest (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Hamlin recorded three solo tackles in the Buffalo Bills 23-19 pre-season victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday about eight months after his hospitalization.

  14. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Hamlin: From defender’s injury to return to Bills’ lineup (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Bills safety Damar Hamlin played in Buffalo's preseason opener against Indianapolis on Saturday, which would marked his first time back on the field in a competitive setting since going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.

  15. The Oregonian

    Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in return to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Hamlin showed no signs of hesitancy or trepidation in finishing with three tackles.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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