Hamlin played his first NFL snap since his cardiac arrest in the Bills' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Hamlin presented the Pat Tillman Award to the Buffalo Bills training staff during the ESPY awards ceremony.

Hamlin received the George Halas Award for overcoming adversity to succeed.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stated that Hamlin was fully cleared to return to the NFL.

Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to continue treatment in Buffalo.

Hamlin was able to breathe on his own, and his breathing tube was removed, allowing him to speak.

Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam reported that Hamlin was awake and doing better.

Hamlin remained at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center while sedated and on a ventilator.

Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was hospitalized in critical condition.

Hamlin signed his four-year rookie contract with the Buffalo Bills.

Damar Hamlin was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.