NFL Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, was transported off the field during their game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2. After completing a tackle, he collapsed. According to Fox 19, in the middle of the first quarter, Hamlin made a hit on the Bengals wide receiver just before the incident. The transport to the hospital was urgent, and the 24-year-old was reportedly breathing with assistance.
Extreme amount of urgency in treating injured Bills defensive player Damar Hamlin. Ambulance on the field at Paycor Stadium. pic.twitter.com/QLmmn3kqMg
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
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
Following initial reports, Hamlin’s representative, Hamlin, began tweeting updates on his friend. He told the public about the progression of his treatment as well as offered information on how to support him in his time of need.
Please keep Damar in your thoughts and prayers.
Please refrain from speculation and contacting his family/friends if you aren’t close to them.
Ppl asking to donate – There’s a gofundme floating around from Damar’s toy drive /back to school drive if you want to support.
— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023
Update on Damar:
His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.
We will provide updates as we have them.
— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023
The Bills versus Bengals game was postponed following the shocking event, and the NFL issued a statement detailing that Hamlin did receive medical care on the field immediately following his collapse and that they also will continue to keep fans, staff, and players updated with Hamlin’s condition.
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
The Buffalo Bill’s official Twitter most recently explained what caused the January 2 incident. The establishment wrote, “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,”
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.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
