Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was released from an Ohio hospital and returned home to Buffalo on Monday, one week after he collapsed on the field and suffered a cardiac arrest during the team's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Driving the news: Hamlin will continue his recovery process while receiving care from a hospital in Buffalo, according to the physicians who treated him at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Buffalo Bills hosted the New England Patriots on Sunday in their first game since safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The big picture: As Hamlin continues to recover, he tweeted during Sunday's game while his teammates, the NFL and fans showed their support in a number of ways.
The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots on Sunday, six days after Damar Hamlin's terrifying on-field collapse shook the NFL — and America — to its core.
Why it matters: This will be one of the most emotional games in NFL history. And with Hamlin showing significant improvement, it will be a "celebration of life," says Bills general manager Brandon Beane.
