Head coach of the Packers Matt LaFleur gave a lengthy opening remark regarding Damar Hamlin at the start of his media conference on Wednesday.
According to LaFleur, Green Bay Packers players will have access to experts if they require help managing the situation during the week after workouts.
The coach added that although he did not see the Monday night game, he soon found out what had transpired and began talking to other coaches from the Packers about it.
Teams all around the league are impacted by Hamlin’s circumstances. LaFleur stated he had “never witnessed anything quite like” what had occurred to Hamlin, despite the fact he acknowledged that injuries are a part of football.
LaFleur stated, “What we all saw on Monday night was a tragic affair. It was really upsetting and made us realize how important it is to put everyone’s health and safety—not just the players’—above everything else in life. It was difficult to watch. Of course, Damar Hamlin, his family, and the Buffalo Bills are in our hearts and prayers.”
The team announced on Wednesday that Hamlin has shown “signs of improvement” since being taken to the hospital following a heart attack during a game.
The team posted on Twitter, saying, “Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted yesterday and overnight.”
“He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.”
LaFleur discussed what happened to Hamlin with the players as the Packers gathered on Wednesday morning to begin getting ready for their encounter with the Detroit Lions on Sunday—a game that the team needs to win in order to go on to the postseason.
Under LaFleur’s leadership, the Packers have never missed the postseason.
The Packers players are still thinking about Hamlin as they get ready for the game, according to LaFleur. As everyone attempted to comprehend the seriousness of Hamlin’s medical condition, he described the room as being “very, very quiet”.
