Damar Hamlin: NFL to hold league-wide show of support in Week 18 for recovering Buffalo Bills player

NEW YORK — As the news of Damar Hamlin’s continued improving condition, the NFL has announced multiple signs of support planned for all 32 teams during this weekend’s games.

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Teams across the league will have the option to use any, or all three signs of support planned by the league, with one special note specifically for Buffalo Bills players, a league spokesperson said in a media release Friday.

All teams are encouraged to hold a pregame moment of support for Hamlin, the first responders, and medical caregivers. A public address announcement will be read, along with a scoreboard graphic of Hamlin, and a call for fans to cheer.

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“Throughout this week, the entire NFL family has been praying for Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills as he continues his recovery, and we thank the first responders and medical professionals involved in his care.”

“The [CLUB NAME] ask you to join us in a moment of support and love for Damar, and cheer for him and his family as they continue their fight.”

Teams can also outline the “3″ in each 30-yard line either in Buffalo Bills red or Buffalo Bills blue for the jersey number Hamlin wears for the Bills.

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All teams will also have the option to wear special black t-shirts with the phrase “Love for Damar 3.″ Buffalo players will have the same shirts, but they will be in the team’s royal blue, and players will also have special hats with the number “3″ on them, the league spokesperson said.

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Buffalo players will also have special jersey patches with the number “3″ on them for their Week 18 game against the New England Patriots.

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On Friday, the team announced Hamlin was now breathing on his own, had the breathing tube removed, and is now able to talk. Thursday, the team and University of Cincinnati doctors reported Hamlin was awake and able to communicate by writing.

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