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Radio host Bills suffers stroke, ‘progresses every day,’ team says

Posted on January 6, 2023

It’s been a tough week for him. Organization of the Buffalo Bills.

Monday, Bills safety Damar Hamlin he went into cardiac arrest in the first quarter of Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, requiring CPR on the field before being rushed to a hospital.

Damar Hamlin (3) of the Buffalo Bills stands near the sideline during introductions before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on January 2, 2023 in Cincinnati.
(Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

And the Bills have another member of their organization going through a health problem.

NFL ANNOUNCES DAMAR HAMLIN TO BE HONORED ‘AROUND THE LEAGUE’ IN ALL WEEK 18 GAMES

John Murphy, Buffalo radio play-by-play announcerhe suffered a stroke over the weekend and is recovering at home.

“John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend,” the Bills said in a statement. “He is recovering at home with his family and making progress every day.

“John and the Murphy family are grateful for the excellent care from the staff and physicians at Buffalo General Medical Center. We appreciate everyone’s support.”

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John Murphy, the voice of the Bills, speaks to the crowd before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, NY

John Murphy, the voice of the Bills, speaks to the crowd before a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 14, 2014 in Orchard Park, NY
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Murphy was not on the call for Monday night. I play against the flares due to what was reported at the time as an undisclosed illness.

Jeff Matthews, the Bills’ vice president of media and content, called it a “private matter” Monday.

“We hope to have John back in the booth as soon as possible,” Matthews said, according to The Buffalo News.

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Murphy, 67, has been announcing Bills games on the radio since the 2004 season, according to the New York Post.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
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Over the past 24 hours, the Bills have received good news about Hamlin’s health, reporting that Hamlin has shown “remarkable improvement” and appears to be “neurologically intact.”

Hamlin spoke with his teammates via FaceTime on Friday.

Joe Morgan is a sports reporter for Fox News.

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