Damar Hamlin and America’s emotional attachment to football
Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after a collision with Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. He was taken to the hospital and his breathing tube was removed Thursday night. On Friday, he spoke to his teammates via Zoom via video chat. Hamliin expressed gratitude for the support he has received. The league made sure that all football fans can continue to enjoy the games. They can play fantasy teams and bet on the teams. The tributes to Hamlion will continue throughout the playoffs and into the Super Bowl. It's likely that NFL fans would have flocked to games even if the news out of Cincinnati had not been optimistic.
