NFL player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills suddenly collapsed on the field on Monday night, bringing the Bills vs. Bengals game to a halt.
People have been speculating about what hapened and most reports seem to indicate that Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest.
He is currently in the hospital and in critical condition.
ABC News reports:
Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin in critical condition after cardiac arrest on field
Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed Monday night after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Bengals in Cincinnati, and the game has been postponed, team officials said.
Hamlin, 24, is currently hospitalized in critical condition, Buffalo Bills officials said in a statement posted on Twitter.
“Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals,” the statement said. “His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.”
The National Football League issued a statement earlier, saying, “Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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“The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game,” the league added.
See the video below:
NFL player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills has a cardiac arrest on the pitch. He is in critical condition. Nothing to see, move along…👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/ut975oDwLf
— David Vance (@DVATW) January 3, 2023
People are praying for his recovery.
The crowd for Damar Hamlin is growing outside Cincinnati’s main hospital. Bills and Bengals fans stand shoulder to shoulder hoping for his recovery. @Enquirer pic.twitter.com/mSXFo82och
— Cameron Knight (@ckpj99) January 3, 2023
Keep his family in your prayers.
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