The Monday night football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended after an NFL star suffered unexpected cardiac arrest.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a hit before collapsing on the field. He was given CPR for over 10 minutes and received oxygen as he was taken off the field and put into an ambulance.
During the first quarter of the game, Hamlin had been injured following a tackle on Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. Hamlin was seen quickly getting up after the tackle before unexpectedly collapsing on the field.
They have an ambulance on the field for Bills Safety Damar Hamlin and they just announced the medical personnel have been administering CPR… I really hope he ends up ok. What a bizarre situation. pic.twitter.com/hvczkaz0lC
— Steve Cox (@RealSteveCox) January 3, 2023
Terrifying scene: #Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been down on the field for more than 10 minutes after a hit.
The medical staff is administering CPR to the 24-year-old. Players from the Bills and Bengals are clearly distraught, and many are in tears.
— Prime Time Sports Talk (@TalkPrimeTime) January 3, 2023
According to Fix News, Hamlin had a pulse was not able to breathe on his own.
I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC.
Needed AED and CPR on the field.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
After being taken off the field, the remaining Bills remained on the sidelines of the field while both head coaches met with referees. Ultimately, it was decided that the game would be paused until further notice.
The NFL released a statement shortly after the Monday night football game was postponed:
“Tonight’s Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. 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. The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.”
An update from the Buffalo Bills shared early this morning revealed that “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. 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.”
Since the incident, Hamlin has received an overwhelming amount of support form both players and fans on social media.
