A scary and emotional scene unfolded early during Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. With 5:58 remaining in the first quarter, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after rising to his feet following a tackle of Bengals wide receivers Tee Higgins. After making the tackle, Hamlin stood up only to suddenly fall to the ground. He received immediate medical attention on the field and was transported to the UC Medical Center in Cincinnati.
Hamlin, 24, suffered a cardiac arrest following the hit with his heartbeat restored on the field, the Bills announced in a statement early Tuesday morning. The team further divulged that Hamlin is “sedated and listed in critical condition.”
“Monday Night Football” between Buffalo and Cincinnati was officially postponed by the NFL shortly after 10 p.m. ET. The league released the following statement:
Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken off the field in an ambulance after receiving treatment for over 10 minutes.
CPR was administered to Hamlin after he collapsed early in the game. He appeared to be receiving oxygen as he was placed in the ambulance. https://t.co/7VR8hm1lx2
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023
“All that really matters is Damar Hamlin and his family.”@saltersl reported from Cincinnati after the Bills-Bengals game was suspended. pic.twitter.com/23BTNUJlHa
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023