Bills QB Josh Allen Describes Damar Hamlin’s Recovery as Contributing to a ‘Spiritual Awakening’ For him

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen recently described safety Damar Hamlin’s recovery as contributing to a “spiritual awakening” for him.

Allen was seen covering his face with his hands on the sideline after Hamlin collapsed during the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

On the “Kyle Brandt’s Basement” podcast, Allen said of the positive updates that came in the days since, “It was kind of a spiritual awakening, really, for me.”

“I know for a lot of other people that maybe didn’t have the strongest belief, or wasn’t the biggest [or] strongest Christian followers,” Allen added.

Hamlin returned to the team’s facility today and was seen in a picture on Bills linebacker Matt Milano’s Instagram story smiling with teammates.

From Matt Milano's Instagram story. Damar Hamlin. Unbelievable. Appears he is back "on campus" in Orchard Park. pic.twitter.com/toSCQI2b64

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) January 14, 2023

The appearance by Hamlin comes as the team prepares for a playoff game on Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins and there has been speculation that he could lead them out of the tunnel.

Hamlin was placed on injured reserve for the last game of the season and the Bills announced that they would pay the remainder of his salary for that game.

The Bills also honored Hamlin with a series of tributes at the game last Sunday, wearing number “3” hats and patches.

After the game, Allen responded to a question from a reporter about how he felt that Hamlin was home by calling it an “awesome feeling.”

“We’re just hoping that he’s getting his rest, his recovery, and as a team, we are extremely happy,” Allen added.

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