Andre Reed hasn’t rocked his jersey since he retired in 2001, however the Bills legend discovered an extremely worthy purpose to mud off the previous laundry … the Hall of Famer wished to point out like to Damar Hamlin as he stays hospitalized in important situation.
Reed, one of many best gamers in Buffalo historical past, altered his previous Bills uni, crossing out the quantity “8” on the left, leaving simply the “3” remaining … Damar’s quantity.
The Hall of Fame vast receiver additionally lined “REED” … and changed it with “HAMLIN”.
Reed did not simply tweak his wardrobe … he additionally despatched a heartfelt message to the younger defender.
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“Keeping prayer for you, D. What else can I say, man. The entire nation is behind you, behind your loved ones. We know you had been at midnight however now you are popping out the darkish. You can see the sunshine so we’re so glad for that,” the 7x Pro Bowler mentioned.
“Bills nation, Bills Mafia, everyone throughout the nation, we’re so ecstatic in regards to the information at present. We know you are gonna pull by and preserve going. We love you, bro.”
Of course, the information Andre’s ecstatic about got here from Damar’s docs Thursday morning … once they fortunately reported Hamlin confirmed “exceptional enchancment” in a single day, noting he is “neurologically intact”, even after his coronary heart stopped on the sector.
Despite the excellent news, docs cautioned that Hamlin nonetheless has a lengthy highway to restoration.
The Bills will return to the sector in western New York on Sunday … however Reed will not must rock the makeshift threads throughout their sport. We’re advised AR has a correct #3 Hamlin jersey on the best way, and it is anticipated to reach earlier than the Patriots sport.
