sport news Bills' broadcaster John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend before Damar ... trends now Buffalo Bills' broadcaster John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend - before safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest during Monday Night Football - but is 'making progress every day' By Jake Nisse For Dailymail.Com Published: 22:08 GMT, 6 January 2023 | Updated: 22:16 GMT, 6 January 2023 Viewcomments Before Bills safety Damar Hamlin terrifyingly suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday vs. the Bengals, the team dealt with another medical emergency over the weekend. Buffalo announced Friday afternoon that play-by-play man John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend, which explains why he was absent from the broadcast on local radio station WGR. A Bills spokesman told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle prior to the game that Murphy was feeling 'under the weather,' though the severity of his condition has now been revealed. John Murphy did not call the Bills-Bengals game on Monday after suffering a stroke 'John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend,' the Bills tweeted 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 by the staff and doctors at Buffalo General Medical Center. We appreciate everyone's support.' 'In the interim Chris Brown will continue to perform play by play duties on the Bills Radio Network. The Bills offered a statement on Friday to share news update John Murphy's medical status 'We look forward to having John back in the booth as soon as possible. Get well soon, John!' Murphy is 67 years old. The unfortunate event happened not long before Hamlin needed to be resuscitated on the field at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Hamlin tackled receiver Tee Higgins in the first quarter and got up briefly before collapsing to the turf and being met with medical attention soon after. Damar Hamlin's breathing tube was removed overnight in a massive sign of progress He was eventually taken off the field in an ambulance and brought to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with the team saying he was in critical condition later that night. The Bills were able to offer a far more positive update on Friday, as his breathing tube was removed overnight and he was able to speak to teammates over FaceTime. 'Per the physicians at UCMC, Damar's breathing tube was removed overnight,' read a team statement on Friday. 'He continues to progress remarkably in his recovery. His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team.' Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility