The most emotional moment of NFL Honors on Thursday in Phoenix didn’t come through a player’s acceptance of an award.
The Buffalo Bills’ staff and other medical workers who helped save the life of defensive back Damar Hamlin on January 2 and in the days afterward provided the backdrop on the stage.
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and Bills legend an Pro Football Hall of Famer did the introduction. Hamlin stepped to the microphone and spoke in a caring, emotional, and thankful way.
All the heroes who helped save @HamlinIsland's life đź‘Ź @UC_Health
đź“ş: #NFLHonors on NBC pic.twitter.com/CWMMISoc1F
— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2023
"The journey will continue." ❤️💙
An incredible moment as @HamlinIsland takes the stage at #NFLHonors. pic.twitter.com/TgqTKSAVKS
— NFL (@NFL) February 10, 2023
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) February 10, 2023