Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, has been discharged from the hospital Wednesday, more than a week after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during a game, the Bills said.
The big picture: Hamlin's recovery continues to progress after multiple evaluations and tests — a positive development that many of the NFL's players, fans and coaches will welcome with open arms.
Americans saw pro football players weep openly on the field and during news conferences last week — a window into a deep culture shift by one of the nation's most macho and barbaric sports.
Why it matters: The reaction of NFL players and coaches to Damar Hamlin's collapse shows athletes' reluctance to grapple with mental health has subsided in recent years.
