Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's agent said he's awake and holding hands with his family after doctors said he's shown "substantial improvement."

Doctors Say Damar Hamlin Awake, Showing Substantial Improvement

Buffalo Bill Safety Damar Hamlin's agent says Hamlin is awake and he's been holding hands with his family in the hospital. It's been three days since his mid game cardiac arrest. In a hospital press conference this afternoon, doctors confirmed Hamlin has shown substantial improvement, calling this quote a turning point in his recovery. They also said the 24 year old appears to be neurologically intact. Hamlin is still in critical care in the ICU with a very long road ahead. Those doctors, though applauding the on field staff, saying if the response had taken even seconds longer, this could have become a very different outcome will be following closely and of course, rooting for Hamlin's full recovery.