NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves
By JOHN WAWROW
Associated Press
Updated
1 of 5
University of Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel, right, pauses during a timeout salute to former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin, during the first half of Tuesday's basketball game against Virginia.
AP FILE PHOTO
Brandon Metzger lights candles before a prayer vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Tuesday.
AP FILE PHOTO
A figurine of an angel stands at the display set up for the Bills' Damar Hamlin on Wednesday outside of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Aaron Doster, Associated Press
University of Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel, right, pauses during a timeout salute to former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin, during the first half of Tuesday's basketball game against Virginia.
AP FILE PHOTO
Brandon Metzger lights candles before a prayer vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Tuesday.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — As a sedated Damar Hamlin lay before him in a Cincinnati hospital bed surrounded by machinery feeding him oxygen and fluids, Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas provided a few words of encouragement to his friend.
University of Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel, right, pauses during a timeout salute to former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin, during the first half of Tuesday's basketball game against Virginia.
Brandon Metzger lights candles before a prayer vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Tuesday.
University of Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel, right, pauses during a timeout salute to former Pitt football player Damar Hamlin, during the first half of Tuesday's basketball game against Virginia.
Brandon Metzger lights candles before a prayer vigil for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin outside of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Tuesday.