Damar Hamlin Celebrates His 25th Birthday 2 Months After His Near-Death Collapse

Damar Hamlin.Photo: Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire/GettyDamar Hamlinis not taking a single birthday for granted.The Buffalo Bills safety, who turned 25 on Friday, posted a series of photos and inspirational quotes on Instagram to celebrate his special day, made all the more significant for the fact that just two months ago he was incritical condition.“Life is a precious gift. it’s a blessing to see another birthday,” he captioned the carousel of shots, which detailed moments with teammates, friends, and others.

Damar Hamlin Discharged from Hospital and Returning to Buffalo: 'Next Stage of His Recovery'

Damar Hamlin is heading back to Buffalo.One week after the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety had to beresuscitated on the fieldand was transferred to the hospital incritical condition, Hamlin’s doctors have announced he has officially been discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.Dr. William Knight IVconfirmed Hamlin’s releaseon Monday, adding that he is currently on his way to Buffalo, New York, where he will be transferred to another hospital under “very capable and excellent” medical care.

Damar Hamlin Honored as Bills and Bengals Meet for First Rematch Since His Cardiac Arrest

Photo: Timothy T Ludwig/GettyTheBuffalo BillsandCincinnati Bengalsfans held touching tributes for Bills safetyDamar Hamlinbefore a very snowy kickoff at Highmark Stadium on Sunday.The game was the first rematch for the two teams since Jan. 2, when Hamlinsuffered cardiac arreston the field during the first quarter. The game was suspended as Hamlin was rushed to the hospital.The Bills shared video of Hamlin at Highmark Stadium along with his family, visiting the locker room before the game started.

Damar Hamlin Hugs the First Responders Who Saved His Life at NFL Honors: 'The Journey Will Continue'

Damar Hamlin.Photo: nfl The year’s best football players are usually the main focus of the annual NFL Honors. But this year, the first responderswho saved Damar Hamlin’s lifewere the stars of the show. During the Thursday night broadcast, the medical personnel who acted swiftly to revive Hamlinafter he suffered cardiac arreston the field during a game in January, were honored for their work. Hamlin then took the microphone to share his thank yous.

Damar Hamlin Is at Bills' Facilities Almost Daily Since His Release from the Hospital, Coach Says

Photo: Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Damar Hamlinis on the mend and keeping things positive, according to head coachSean McDermottand teammateDion Dawkins. The Buffalo Bills offensive lineman, 28, told reporters this week that Hamlin, 24, is doing well after he wasreleased from the hospitalfollowing hiscardiac arrestearlier this month. After McDermott shared at a press conference that Hamlin is at the team’s facility almost daily, Dawkins said, per CNN, “His appearance, like walking around here, it’s a positive thing, and [it’s nice] to see Three [Hamlin’s jersey number] just smile and just wave and just put his hearts up and keep it pushing.