Denny Kellington, Buffalo Bills‘ staff, played a crucial part in saving Damar Hamlin‘s life. The Bills’ DB suffered a cardiac arrest after a collision with the Bengals WR Tee Higgins during their game on Monday.
What seemed like a routine injury check-up by the medical staff quickly turned out to be a nightmare, as they found out that Hamlin was not breathing. Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington quickly jumped into action and administered CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ) to Hamlin and resuscitated him on the field. He was then transferred to the UC Medical Center for further treatment.
Hamlin had a pulse on the field and then lost it while he was being treated by the medical personnel. Now Social media is praising the Bills’ medical staff for saving Damar’s life and preserving neurological function. Especially Denny Kellington, the assistant athletic trainer for administering CPR and resuscitating Hamlin’s life on the turf of Paul Brown Stadium.
Denny Kellington and all the Bills medical staff received appreciation from Dr.Timothy Pritts, one of the medical professionals caring for Hamlin. “We cannot credit their team enough,” Dr. Timothy Pritts said about Kellington. “We can’t say enough about the quick actions of the Bills’ training staff and the physicians who were on the field with getting to him. Recognizing that this was a very serious situation and responding and saving his life.”
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Denny Kellington hailed as hero by masses
Denny Kellington, an Oklahoma Native, started his career as an athletic trainer in the early 2000s when joined Denver Broncos as an intern. He then moved to Europe for work when he joined the Amsterdam Admirals as an assistant athletic trainer.
Sean McDermott on assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington, who administered life-saving CPR on Damar Hamlin: “The courage that that took…you talk about a real leader, a real hero in saving Damar’s life. I just admire his strength.”
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 5, 2023
After Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on Monday night, the man who administered CPR was Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington.
His speed and skill were "absolutely vital," per @AlbertBreer.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) January 5, 2023
He quickly returned to the United States and joined Ohio State, where he worked for three years before he moved to Syracuse in 2005. Kellington spent 12 years with the Syracuse Orange Football team.
Denny Kellington let’s praise this name and person for reviving Our Brother Damar on the field. Denny gave CPR and chest compressions to get his Heart Back Beating #DennyKellington And also thank you to all the doctors and Medical professionals that have helped and assisted ❤️❤️3
— Dion Dawkins (@DDawkins66) January 5, 2023
One hero who should be recognized here: Last night, I was told the work of Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington in administering CPR to Damar Hamlin on Monday was absolutely vital.
The speed and skill with which he and others reacted = A huge difference-maker.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) January 5, 2023
Lets build Denny Kellington up today w/ the news of Damar Hamlin being awake, communicating. God called on him. He responded. He gave Damar CPR and saved his life. If you don't believe in God and all of us being connected in this life, universe…2023 is the year to believe! 🙏🏿⚡️
— Keith McPherson (@Keith_McPherson) January 5, 2023
Kellington made his return to NFL in 2017 when he joined the Buffalo Bills as an assistant athletic trainer. His swift actions saved Damar Hamlin’s life and he is currently being showered with praise by the players and fans.
If this happens — and it's a spectacular idea — I hope Denny Kellington gets the loudest ovation in the history of Highmark Stadium.
— Jay Skurski (@JaySkurski) January 5, 2023
The man who potentially saved Damar Hamlin from further damage/further complications through quick action and professionalism…
Denny Kellington, Bills assistant Athletic Trainer, whom is credited with providing CPR to Damar on the field.
Denny has an MA from THE Ohio State.
— Nati Sports (@Nati_Sports) January 5, 2023
Bills head coach Sean McDermott also praised Denny Kellington by calling him a real hero and a real leader. “You talk about a real leader, a real hero, in saving Damar’s life,” said McDermott about Kellington. “The courage that took…you talk about a real leader, a real hero in saving Damar’s life. I just admire his strength.”
Shoutout to #Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington who is the one who administered CPR to Damar Hamlin on Monday Night that was absolutely vital, according to @AlbertBreer
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) January 5, 2023
The NFL has officially canceled the Bengals-Bills game. The Cincinnati Bengals have clinched the AFC North following the cancellation of their week 17 game, but they have to beat the Baltimore Ravens in week 18 to truly have the perks of being the division winners.
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