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Family of Damar Hamlin Releases First Statement Since Injury

The family of former Pitt Panthers safety Damar Hamlin released a statement for the first time since his injury.

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Family of Damar Hamlin Releases First Statement Since Injury
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PITTSBURGH -- The family of former Pitt Panthers safety Damar Hamlin has released a statement for the first time since he suffered a scary injury and collapsed on the field at Paycor Stadium during the final Monday Night Football game of the season between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills. 

"On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time," the Hamlin family said in a statement released through Damar's representation. "We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country."

They had no updates to share on Damar's health, but said they would deliver new news when it is available. The latest updates from early the morning following his injury stated that he had gone into cardiac arrest and had been sedated by medical staff at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is still in a critical state. 

The Hamlin's thanked the medical staff at Paycor Stadium and UC Medical Center, who responded so quickly to the emergency, as well as both teams for their support. 

They asked that fans continue to keep Damar in their prayers. 

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Stephen Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications and political science from Pitt in April 2022 after spending four years as a sports writer and editor at The Pitt News, the University of Pittsburgh's independent, student-run newspaper.  He primarily worked the Pitt men's basketball beat, and filled in on coverage of football, volleyball, softball, gymnastics and lacrosse, in addition to other sports as needed. His work at The Pitt News has won awards from the Pennsylvania News Media Association and Associated College Press.  During the spring and summer of 2021, Stephen interned for Pittsburgh Sports Now, covering baseball in western Pennsylvania. Hailing from Washington D.C., family ties have cultivated a love of Boston's professional teams and Pitt athletics, and a fascination with sports in general.  You can reach Stephen by email at stephenethompson00@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter. Read his latest work:

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