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Buffalo Bills safety makes 'remarkable' return seven months after cardiac arrest

Philip Marsh
Buffalo Bills safety makes 'remarkable' return seven months after cardiac arrestDAZN

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin returned to the field for the first time in seven months in their preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts.

The 25-year-old collapsed during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in January 2023 and had to be resuscitated on the pitch before being taken to hospital where he stayed for nine days.

He was cleared to return to the Bills' off-season training and played in the first quarter of their win over the Colts, making three tackles while on the field.

Speaking after the game, Bills head coach Sean McDermott described the fact Hamlin was back playing football as "remarkable".

"It's a true sign of a young man's courage and, obviously, everyone that helped him get to this point," said McDermott.

"I know there's a football game going on out there today, but I mean, truly remarkable display of courage and strength and faith."

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