Damar Hamlin Suffers Cardiac Arrest

Monday night's Bills-Bengals game was postponed after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.

  • Hamlin collapsed to the ground shortly after tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins in the first quarter. Medical personnel performed CPR before he was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a local hospital.
  • Players on both teams were visibly shaken, with Bills players gathering in a prayer circle as Hamlin was taken away.
  • The game was suspended and players returned to the locker rooms. About an hour later, the NFL announced the game had been postponed.
  • The 24-year-old Hamlin is listed in critical condition at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
  • The Buffalo Bills have shared a statement after the collapse of safety Damar Hamlin during Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • The franchise said in a statement,
"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."
  • As of Tuesday morning, no further statements about Hamlin's condition have been reported.
  • Meanwhile, fans have gathered for a vigil outside of the hospital where Hamlin is being treated.
  • The NFL suspended the game with no announced plans for it to be resumed as of yet.

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