Damar Hamlin

Damar Hamlin, 24, is in a critical condition in hospital after falling to the ground after a tackle.

Basketball star LeBron James said: "It was a terrible thing to see and I wish nothing but the best for that kid. "We're just praying that everything's okay." The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar's health and well-being." Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt wrote on Twitter: "Please be ok man. We will provide updates as we have them." After initially getting to his feet, he fell on his back.

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday in Cincinnati. Buffalo Bills ...

The Bills team gathered in a group prayer as he was taken away. Bills players signaled to the sidelines immediately for help from their training staff. Hamlin, 24, collapsed in the first quarter after colliding with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar's health and well being." He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition." Hamlin was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center – the region's only level one trauma center.

NFL player Damar Hamlin is in a critical condition in hospital after being given CPR and taken from the field in an ambulance during the Monday Night ...

"The safety of players in all sports is always the most important. The playoffs are due to begin on the weekend of January 14 and 15. "I had them call me and tell me that they didn't think I was going to make it. we should remember that these men are putting their lives on the line to live their dream. "As medical personnel undertook extraordinary measures, both teams demonstrated respect and compassion while fans in the stadium and people around the country bolstered the support for Damar and love for each other. Instead, the human side of our sport became paramount...and in that moment, humanity and love rose to the forefront. We are grateful and thankful for the outpouring of support we have received thus far." We feel so blessed to be part of the Buffalo Bills organization and to have their support." Hamlin is tied for the second-most tackles on the team this year, with 91. "There's an emotional connection to the city from our team. "They sedated him just to give a better chance for him to just continue to heal better. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country," said the family's statement, which was released via Hamlin's agent.

The Bills vs Bengals game came to a complete halt in the 1st quarter after a collision with Tee Higgins. The safety stood up and immediately collapsed.

The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game". According to Rooney, he has been "put to sleep" and a "breathing tube" placed in his throat. While WR [ Stefon Diggs](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/buffalo-bills/2022/12/18/639f375fca47416e5c8b45f6.html) looked up to the sky with tears running down his face. [ Josh Allen](https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/buffalo-bills/2022/12/21/63a35827ca474122108b45d3.html)was covering his face, visibly upset. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. He left the stadium at 9:25 pm ET. It is undetermined when the game will be replayed. Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. After what looked to be a helmet-to-helmet (or helmet to chest) hit, Hamlin stood up and immediately collapsed on the field. Afterwards, they hugged each other in the stadium tunnels. The scenes were shocking, unnerving and gut-wrenching. What seemed like a routine football play in the

Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, was administered CPR and later exited in an ambulance Monday night. He's in critical condition at a local ...

He delivered, becoming a three-year starter and one of the most reliable players on a defense that required much from him at the safety position. Hamlin entered Monday tied for the second-most tackles on the team (91), and he has one forced fumble and 1.5 sacks this year, making 13 starts. [Diggs and Taylor were among those who went to the hospital](https://twitter.com/espn/status/1610138872935059456) later Monday night, while some fans gathered outside it, as well. Athletic trainers came out to help immediately, and a stretcher then was brought to the field as the trainers protected his head. The decision was then made to temporarily pause the game, which the Bengals were leading 7-3. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar's health and well being." The first attempt to move Hamlin resulted in him being brought back down onto the field, but he was ultimately placed into an ambulance, which left the stadium at about 9:25 p.m. The entire team team then departed shortly after midnight and returned to Buffalo. Hamlin's family came down from the stands to be with him in the ambulance. Multiple Bills players were visibly distressed and comforting each other as he was being cared for by athletic trainers. The majority of the Bills team remained at Paycor Stadium well into Monday night. Hamlin quickly got up afterward, was on his feet for about three seconds, and then abruptly collapsed.

Professional football players, NFL teams and athletic figures across all sports expressed their support for Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin after he ...

The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar's health and well being." Praying for you." He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition." Hamlin, 24, is a Pennsylvania native and played football at the University of Pittsburgh. "We love you, 3. "We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. Bills players signaled to the sidelines immediately for help from their training staff. "The NFLPA and everyone in our community is praying for Damar Hamlin," the NFL Players Association said in a statement. After tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, Hamlin stood up and took a step forward before pausing and collapsing backward. "We send our thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, his family, and the @BuffaloBills," the Steelers said. We send our thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, his family, and the— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) "Sending our thoughts and prayers to Damar," the Bengals said.

The Bills-Bengals game was suspended after the safety fell following a hit in the first quarter. He was sedated in critical condition early Tuesday, ...

and in that moment, humanity and love rose to the forefront.” The Bills are scheduled to play the New England Patriots on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Goodell wrote in Tuesday’s memo to teams: “After speaking with both teams and NFLPA leadership, I decided to postpone last night’s game and have our focus remain on Damar and his family. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. “We were notified that the team would be returning back to Buffalo, I believe, it was right before midnight,” Vincent said. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken from the field on a stretcher and was transported by ambulance to the same hospital after absorbing a hit and suffering a concussion during a Sept. It was a high-profile game with what promised to be a large viewing audience on ESPN and ABC. “We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.” The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and well being.” But Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said later he was “not sure where that came from.” ESPN initially reported the game would resume after a short break, whereby the players would be given five minutes to warm up.

The Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.

The Bills team gathered in a group prayer as he was taken away. Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was seen at the hospital, as well. Hamlin, 24, collapsed in the first quarter after colliding with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition." The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar's health and well being." Hamlin had been sedated, the team said.

NFL player Damar Hamlin is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo ...

Right now, that's a discussion for another time and another place." "The safety of players in all sports is always the most important. "I had them call me and tell me that they didn't think I was going to make it. we should remember that these men are putting their lives on the line to live their dream. We can only hope for the best. "To watch what we did tonight was hard on everybody. "Everyone has said it, the football becomes secondary. The playoffs are due to begin on the weekend of January 14/15. He is tied for the second-most tackles on the team this year, with 91. The Bengals would have clinched the AFC North division title with a victory. He spent five years playing his college football at Pittsburgh, his hometown, appearing in 48 games for the Panthers The NFL later announced the game had been postponed.

An online fundraiser started by the Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin registered more than $3 million in donations just hours after the NFL star suffered ...

[donated $1.1 million to build a new wing](https://www.buffalobills.com/news/patricia-allen-pediatric-recovery-wing-unveiled-josh-allen-at-oishei-hospital) at a local hospital. [The Bills said in a statement](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1610166228559052801) that the 24-year-old's heartbeat was restored while on the field, but that he was sedated and remains in critical condition. Hamlin is being treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. An update on the page published late Tuesday morning read that the fund was the only one being used by the Hamlin family to "contribute to Damar's community initiatives and his current fight." As of early afternoon on Tuesday, the fundraiser topped over $4 million in donations thanks to more than 151,200 individual gifts. [into a charity that Hamlin started in 2020](https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive?pc=tw_social&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bcgfm_tw_fund_mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive), shortly before he was picked in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night's game, causing the NFL to suspend a pivotal game ...

The Bills (12-3) entered the game in the top spot while the Bengals (11-4) had a chance to clinch the AFC North with a victory and also were in the mix for the No. "Our concern is for the player and his well-being. Hamlin spent five years of college at Pittsburgh - his hometown - and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. He is more than an athlete, he is a son and brother." Many were weeping and praying while Hamlin was treated on the field by team and independent medical personnel and local paramedics. "He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition."

Roger Goodell waited for an hour after Damar Hamlin's on-field collapse on Monday before suspending the game. It was the shameful act of a commissioner ...

The blueprint for Goodell to display leadership was so simple. Was the hour to get assurance that logistics could be worked out for a reschedule? No one was in the right mental space to re-take the field. Even for Goodell, the poster boy for reactive decisions, this was shocking. The only thing his teammates and the world were thinking about was Hamlin’s survival. Whether in the stadium in Cincinnati or on the other side of the world, we coalesced over our intense desire for Hamlin to be OK. This report was [later denied](https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1610145312114642945?s=20&t=2mwX6I_xpA-abFcX2H1YiQ) by NFL executive Troy Vincent. The rest of us, whether football fans or not, took to social media searching for answers and comfort and any ounce of positive news. Did he not see the tears pouring out of Hamlin’s teammates, not to mention the Bengals? [Joe Buck reported](https://twitter.com/bubbaprog/status/1610157380267917313?s=20&t=O1eD_Zn74bXkDqu_p4IBMQ) that, per NFL sources, the teams would have five minutes to warm up before the resumption of play, implying the game would continue. The Bills and Bengals were no longer opponents. An ambulance hauled Hamlin away, family by his side, to a Cincinnati hospital where he [remains in critical condition](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1610166228559052801).

American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems during competitive play. The 24-year-old fell to the ground after ...

He is not the only sportsman to collapse in a big game. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. It is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes overgrown or "hypertrophied". It can reveal if the electrical impulses are awry. A simple way to diagnose many cardiac abnormalities is by having an ECG (electrocardiogram) test. This is becoming an undeniable (and an extremely concerning) pattern".

The Bills say he went into cardiac arrest after a hit and his heartbeat was restored on the field before he was taken to a hospital, where he is sedated.

A correspondent for ESPN, which was broadcasting the game, said Hamlin "made a hit, he got up, took a couple of steps and then just fell to the ground." "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," the NFL said in a statement. He also operates The Chasing M's Foundation, which gives back to the community. A toy drive that he raised money for on GoFundMe saw a slew of donations after Monday night's incident. It appeared Hamlin was being given oxygen as he was loaded into the ambulance. The [NFL said](https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-UPDATE-ON-BILLS-BENGALS-GAME-AND-WEEK-18-SCHEDULE.aspx) Tuesday that no decision had been made on when the game would be resumed but it would not be resumed this week. "Several players are down on their knees, others are holding hands, praying. The team said Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest following a hit in the game. The player had been receiving 100% oxygen from a ventilator but that is down to only 50%, he said. He also said Hamlin has lung damage and can't breathe on his own. "Please keep Damar in your prayers."

The world is waiting for updates about Hamlin, who is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during Monday night's game against the ...

In his final season, he was named a captain by his teammates and earned a spot on both the All-ACC second team and the Reese's Senior Bowl all-star game. He’s so close to his family, so I asked who all was coming to Buffalo for it. When I saw Damar Hamlin collapse, my first thought was of his family. As of midday Tuesday it had raised more than $3.8 million, far surpassing its original goal of $2,500. He returned to the field after missing one game. We talked for awhile before Bills played Steelers in October, as he’s from Pittsburgh. Recruitment sites Rivals and 247Sports named Hamlin the top-rated defensive player in Pennsylvania and several Division 1 football schools pursued him. "Every second of every day. Whether I take it or whether I don't ... Everything was Pittsburgh for me," he said. "I wanted to give my city bragging rights, bring my city something and just give the city another reason to smile." "Please keep Damar in your prayers," they said.

Cardiac doctors say that blows to the chest causing an erratic heart rhythm are highly unusual, but not unheard-of in sports.

Mack said. “Could it have been due to a blockage?” asked Dr. If a patient in cardiac arrest does not recover right away, doctors will often induce a coma to give the brain a chance to rest, Dr. “I guess, but probably unlikely in a young guy.” There is just a 20-millisecond interval in the heart’s cycle when a strong blow can cause an arrhythmia, said Dr. But, he added, “if he is still on the respirator today, that means he has not awakened.” Mack added. Mack said, are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, in which the heart walls are thickened, or long QT syndrome, a heart-signaling disorder. Aaron Baggish, a sports cardiologist at Harvard Medical School who has worked with the New England Patriots, cautions that, while a blow to the chest “is definitely a front-runner” to explain what occurred on Monday, “it is premature to be definite.” Mr. For an arrhythmia to occur, there has to be what Dr. Chest protectors did not prevent the incidents. Hamlin’s heart stopped about nine minutes into the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Experts are speculating that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest could be explained by the condition commotio cordis.

“Brain injury is a common problem after cardiac arrest to varying extents in different people. If the hit to the chest happens at the exact right time in the cardiac cycle, she continued, the impact can trigger a life-threatening arrhythmia (or abnormal heart beat) called ventricular fibrillation. “When you look across the United States, survival from the moment cardiac arrest strikes to leaving the hospital is less than 20%,” says Abella. “It is a very horrifying, rare thing to witness a cardiac arrest live ... It happens in baseball (and) in hockey with hockey pucks," NBC News medical contributor Dr. It’s probably just where he got hit in the chest," Peter King, NBC Sports columnist, told TODAY in a segment aired Jan. "In the last couple of decades, we have recognized that you can have this non-penetrating blunt trauma to the chest. Former Buffalo Bills player Eric Wood, who was at the stadium when Hamlin collapsed on Monday, described the moment as “unbelievable” and [told the TODAY show in a segment aired Jan. 3](https://www.today.com/video/what-may-have-triggered-damar-hamlin-s-cardiac-arrest-159176261916?search=hamlin). “Assuming he’s a healthy athlete, one condition a lot of experts are looking at is something called commotio cordis,” Torres said. 3, the Bills shared that Hamlin "spent last night in the intensive care unit and remains there today in critical condition." [CPR on the field for roughly ten minutes](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/damar-hamlin-was-given-cpr-after-collapsing-what-is-cpr-and-when-is-it-given/3035145/), players and fans watched in shock.

The collapse of Damar Hamlin, safety of the Buffalo Bills, during the NFL Monday Night Football match between his team and Cincinnati Bengals has shocked ...

"That would require an intervention, which complicates the prognosis, but has a surgical solution." "In this type of arrest, the prognosis depends very much on how long the brain has been without oxygen and whether the impact has caused any other injuries. In Hamlin's case, medical services quickly assisted him and began CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to reverse the arrest. "The cardiac arrests that occur in sport are usually caused by a previous heart disease that predisposes to an arrhythmia, which is usually triggered by pushing the body to the extreme in training," analyses Dr. This is when cardiac arrest occurs, and prompt attention is vital for a better prognosis for recovery. Hamlin, who is in hospital in critical condition, suffered a concussion, or cardiac contusion, which is a high-force impact that causes an arrhythmia - or disruption of the heart's rhythm - that can be lethal.

The Buffalo Bills player, 24, collapsed after colliding with an opponent during the match against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Basketball star LeBron James said: “It was a terrible thing to see and I wish nothing but the best for that kid. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and well-being.” Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt wrote on Twitter: “Please be ok man. “Everything got dead silent. After initially getting to his feet, he fell on his back. NFL games are rarely suspended because of injury.

It involves the impact of a specific force to the chest at a specific moment in the cardiac cycle. One cardiologist told NPR that what happened to Hamlin ...

The article's authors caution that chest protectors and vests, at least in the form available at the time, were not necessarily effective and could even provide a false sense of security. The New England Journal of Medicine article says that 95% of known victims in the U.S. [early Tuesday morning](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1610166228559052801?s=20&t=1dahDgBfn9dh81zzgcM74Q) that the 24-year-old, who is in critical condition, experienced a cardiac arrest after a hit. We're talking about 20 to 30 milliseconds within the cardiac cycle that the heart is vulnerable to this." [head injuries](https://www.npr.org/2017/07/25/539198429/study-cte-found-in-nearly-all-donated-nfl-player-brains) than heart issues. "It happens within a critical period within the cardiac cycle. Citing national registry data, the article's authors say a public health strategy that makes AEDs available at youth sporting events and in recreational settings is "likely to result in the survival of more young people in the event of commotio cordis." Preventive measures can take several forms. It goes on to say that about half of commotio cordis cases have been reported in young athletes competing in amateur organized sports who "receive a blow to the chest that is usually (but not always) delivered by a projectile used to play the game. Commotio cordis is so rare that Madias says he is not aware of any particular actions the NFL is looking at to try to prevent it. are boys or men and 78% are white. Commotio cordis is most commonly seen in sports like baseball, hockey and lacrosse, which involve what Madias calls "blunt projectiles that impact the chest wall" — like a ball or a puck.

The Buffalo Bills player remains in critical condition. Here's more on cardiac arrest, including how it differs from heart attack and why it's so dangerous.

Additionally, the [American Red Cross Association](https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr) offers classes to become certified in CPR. One possibility is a rare condition called commotio cordis, the lethal disruption of heart rhythm that occurs as a result of a blow to the area directly over the heart. Heart-healthy living (which includes never smoking, following a healthy eating pattern, and being physically active) is the best way to reduce your risk, per the agency. [online tool](https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.jsp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home&_ga=2.151725049.1907314058.1672766064-182152839.1672766064) to locate a CPR class in your area. This in turn halts the flow of blood to the brain and other vital organs, according to [MedlinePlus](https://medlineplus.gov/suddencardiacarrest.html). [Mariell Jessup, MD](https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/mariell-jessup), chief science and medical officer at the AHA. “Unfortunately, there have been multiple instances of athletes who seem to be in excellent health who suffer cardiac arrest. The heart usually doesn’t stop beating during a heart attack, as it does during cardiac arrest. It’s likely that Hamlin’s physicians are not only trying to help his recovery from the cardiac arrest, but to also find out the cause of it, says Dr. A heart attack is a circulation problem caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart, not a malfunction of the heart’s electrical system. It’s estimated that there are more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) each year in the United States. Some cardiac arrests are also caused by extreme slowing of the heart’s rhythm, called bradycardia.

Just hours after the NFL player experienced cardiac arrest during a game on Monday, Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, launched an online ...

According to a late Tuesday morning update on the page, the Hamlin family solely utilized this amount to "donate to Damar's community efforts and his current fight." They contributed $1.1 million to the construction of a new wing at a nearby hospital after Bills quarterback Josh Allen lost his grandmother. At the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Hamlin is receiving treatment. The 24-year- old's heartbeatwas revived on the field, according to a statement from the Bills, but he was sedated and his condition is still severe. Thanks to more than 151,200 individual donations, the fundraiser had received almost $4 million by early Tuesday afternoon. As condolences for Hamlin flooded in from all corners of the sporting world, the NFL decided to postpone the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bills said Hamlin had a cardiac arrest after a hit. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Dr. Christopher Madias of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Center at Tufts Medical ...

I'm not aware of any particular events that the NFL is looking at to prevent. Is there something more that the NFL could do to prevent these types of hits? It's rare in football, and it's rare because it's really - it has to be a perfect storm of events where there is an impact to the chest wall overlying the heart with just enough force, and what's most critical is the timing. And quick CPR was delivered to the player, and from what I understand, defibrillation was also delivered, and a normal pulse was eventually achieved. You know, did he have an underlying heart condition that might have led to this? And this is a rare event that occurs most commonly in the setting of sport, most commonly in sports that involve blunt projectiles that impact the chest wall, such as baseball, hockey, lacrosse.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday night's game, causing the NFL to suspend a pivotal game ...

The Bills (12-3) entered the game in the top spot while the Bengals (11-4) had a chance to clinch the AFC North with a victory and also were in the mix for the No. Bills offensive lineman Rodger Saffold, in a post on Twitter, described Hamlin as a “kind, caring, extremely hard worker.” Saffold wrote that Hamlin is “loyal, honest and can always put a smile on your face. Hamlin spent five years of college at Pittsburgh — his hometown — and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. It could be that Hamlin had a pre-existing heart condition that caused his heart to stop, although that is speculative, Chugh said. “It was obvious on the phone that the emotions were extremely high. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment,” the Bills said in a statement released early Tuesday. By early Tuesday, a community toy drive organized by Hamlin had surged to more than $3.1 million in donations. Many were weeping and praying while Hamlin was treated on the field by team and independent medical personnel and local paramedics. Doctors can help reduce that risk with deep sedation to give the brain a rest, he said. Aman Chugh, a University of Michigan cardiology professor, noted that hard-hitting tackles are extremely common in football and that commotio cordis is extremely rare. Cardiac specialists say it’s too soon to know what caused Hamlin’s heart to stop, but a rare type of trauma called commotio cordis is among the possible culprits. The 24-year-old Hamlin was administered CPR on the field.

The family of Damar Hamlin thanked the public for its support. Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.

And at the end of the day, we are humans, and we have families, and we care and we cry and we're vulnerable and we have emotion and we feel the same pain that the regular person feels." and in that moment, humanity and love rose to the forefront," Brown said in the statement. Hamlin received oxygen, according to the ESPN broadcast, as he was placed in the ambulance and taken off the field some 16 minutes after he collapsed. We're all human and we try to be our best all we possibly can. "As medical personnel undertook extraordinary measures, both teams demonstrated respect and compassion while fans in the stadium and people around the country bolstered the support for Damar and love for each other. His commitment to the pursuit of his goals and dreams of doing what it is he's doing right now, which is playing in the NFL, and to watch him make personal decisions and make that a realization, it's just an honor to get to know young people like that. CPR was administered to Hamlin on the field for multiple minutes after he collapsed following his tackle of Bengals wide receiver "First we thought it was just a normal hit, and we thought that he popped back up ... Asked what he witnessed when he had the chance to see Hamlin in the hospital, Glenn said, "I am not even going to lie, I turned around. We feel so blessed to be part of the Buffalo Bills organization and to have their support. "We also want to acknowledge the dedicated first responders and healthcare professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who have provided exceptional care to Damar. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words, and donations from fans around the country," the family said in a statement released Tuesday morning.

The NFL said the postponed Bills-Bengals game, during which Hamlin was injured and suffered a cardiac arrest, will not be played this week.

Goodell wrote in Tuesday’s memo that he had decided to postpone the game Monday “and have our focus remain on Damar and his family. [wrote on Twitter](https://twitter.com/TomBrady/status/1610294608768163840): “We’re praying for Damar and his family this morning in Tampa. The Bengals are scheduled to play the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Cincinnati. and in that moment, humanity and love rose to the forefront.” The Bills are scheduled to play the New England Patriots on Sunday in Orchard Park, N.Y. Thankful for our communities in Cincinnati and Buffalo for the overwhelming level of care and support I know they’ll continue to provide.” “And then they resuscitated him a second time when he got to the hospital. “They resuscitated him on the field before they brought him to the hospital,” Glenn said. And to see all those grown men crying and all the emotion, man, it really was a gut punch, man. Doctors sedated him at the hospital, according to the Bills and Hamlin’s marketing representative, Jordon Rooney. … Your generosity and compassion mean the world to us. Medical personnel were able to restore Hamlin’s heartbeat while treating him on the field, the Bills said, and he was transported by ambulance to the hospital for testing and treatment.

Hamlin wasn't supposed to be a starter for the Bills. But a slew of injuries — including one that sent a close friend to the hospital midgame — both opened ...

When Hamlin was drafted by the Bills, he called it a "dream come true" to be reunited with his friend. But Hyde was ruled out for the season, and Hamlin has started every Bills game since. Another Bills defensive back, Micah Hyde, was injured later in the same game. "I'm willing to do whatever just to be a contributor on the team, man. Hamlin, 24, has started 13 games for the Bills this season, including Monday night's tragic matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, where a seemingly routine tackle in the first quarter apparently caused him to go into cardiac arrest. And they might burn their wick short because they might not be ready for their moment."

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, after suffering a cardiac arrest, ...

Marc Cohen, told the New York Post that the collision may have come at the time when the heart is most vulnerable. "It's very possible that a tremendous amount of adrenaline may be released and that adrenaline triggers the heart to go into a chaotic rhythm, which we call ventricular fibrillation." The incident took place following a routine tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. "If we were to tap the heart, we can cause the heart to go into ventricular fibrillation. "There is a time in the cycle of the heart where we are at risk. "That hit had to occur at a certain point in time that was only five milliseconds long," said Dr.

The Buffalo Bills safety is in critical condition after collapsing on the field during the team's Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bills [tweeted](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1611383102013857792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1611383102013857792%7Ctwgr%5Ed71b36fdb58276e307ab66041a3888fafcd5f26d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fdamar-hamlin-breathing-tube-removed-able-to-talk-buffalo-bills%2F) that Hamlin had joined a meeting of players and coaches via FaceTime and told his teammates, "Love you boys." Glenn also said Hamlin had [lung damage](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/damar-hamlin-update-injury-buffalo-bills-nfl-lung-damage-ventilator/) and needed a ventilator to help him breathe. The faster they were able to get his heart started, Agus said, the more likely it is he will recover quickly. 9, [he was discharged](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/damar-hamlin-released-hospital-buffalo-bills-player-cardiac-arrest/) from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to continue his care in his home city. [collapsed](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/damar-hamlin-collapse-buffalo-bills-football/) during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him." He was sedated and listed in critical condition, the team said. ["beginning to awaken"](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/damar-hamlin-beginning-to-awaken-doctors-say/) and communicate in writing. When that happens, Agus said the heart needs to be shocked back into regular rhythm. With 5:58 to go in the game's first quarter, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was running the ball, hit Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety, in the chest with his helmet during a play. Hamlin's uncle, Dorrian Glenn, spoke to reporters outside the University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Jan. He spent the days that followed in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the hopsital.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, remains in critical condition after suffering cardiac arrest mid-game on Monday night, his team said.

to 10:15 p.m. That audience then grew to 23.9 million viewers between 9 p.m. Nielsen said Wednesday that the broadcast had an average of 23,788,000 viewers across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 from approximately 8:30 pm to 10:09 pm.

The NFL world is reeling from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's episode of cardiac arrest during a game on Monday night. Here's the latest.

"And I was the one – I'm saying 'I' not to be selfish, but the one that was communicating with the commissioner. "We also want to acknowledge the dedicated first responders and healthcare professionals at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who have provided exceptional care to Damar. Glenn said he was watching the game with family members in Pittsburgh. "I thought they were on it, they were composed," Taylor said of the medical professionals. "It was pretty scary to see that," Glenn told ESPN reporter Coley Harvey outside the medical center. The family has requested that no further details on Hamlin's condition were to be released to the public. That to me provides all the clarity,” Taylor said. “We are certainly pulling for Damar and hoping for the most positive outlook. "And I know we appreciate all the prayers and support we’ve been getting from people all over not just the country, but the world. “As unfortunate as it is, we got a game to play on Sunday. [Editor's note: On Thursday, the Bills said Damar Hamlin has shown "remarkable improvement." He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center near the Bengals' stadium.

The game between the Bills and Bengals will not resume this week, after Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field Monday night.

The GoFundMe goal for the drive was $2,500. It's unclear how the league might proceed into the playoffs with the result of such a critical game in question. That's how much in donations have poured in to a community toy drive sponsored by Hamlin. The NFL officially postponed the game about an hour after stopping play. Many stunned players openly wept as the scene played out, and it quickly became clear [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/02/football/damar-hamlin-buffalo-bills-collapse/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_content=2023-01-04T00%3A28%3A40&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN) on Tuesday his nephew had to be resuscitated both on the field and at a hospital after suffering [cardiac arrest](https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/01/03/buffalo-bills-player-damar-hamlin-collapses-during-monday-night-game/?sh=22cf5ada36a0) during the Bills' Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, a new detail as the 24-year-old remains in critical condition almost a full day after the shocking injury.

Around 24 hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field of Paycor Stadium after making a tackle during the first quarter of the Monday Night ...

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The Buffalo Bills safety, who went into cardiac arrest during a game Monday night, created a toy drive for children in need in his Pennsylvania hometown.

By his final year, in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Hamlin was a captain at Pitt, leading the team in tackles and pass breakups. It was a team brimming with the talent of players who would go on to Penn State, Notre Dame, Clemson and Pittsburgh, about a dozen scholarship players in all. He was grateful for this opportunity, playing in the N.F.L., that they got to share. Hamlin was a sixth-round draft pick by the Bills in 2021. When he was 12, his father, Mario, served nearly four years in prison for selling crack cocaine, and in the ensuing years he lost several friends and former teammates to violence. On the ride home, Hamlin’s face was buried in his hands, hiding tears. Hamlin was shaped by his experience growing up in the Rocks. “He’s a Rocks guy that lives by what he says and says what he does. Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi called Hamlin “a hero to thousands of Pittsburgh kids” in a statement Tuesday. “I’ve said the word ‘steady’ about 106 times today,” Terry Totten, his coach at Central Catholic, said in a phone interview Tuesday. “I’ve known that guy probably since he was about 12,” Tomlin said at a news conference Tuesday. On Tuesday, the nation began to learn more about Hamlin, 24, after he suffered a cardiac arrest following a collision during a nationally televised “Monday Night Football” game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Buffalo Bills safety remains in critical condition after a seemingly routine tackle caused his heart to stop beating. His uncle says doctors are aiming ...

The NFL said Tuesday that the tragic Bills-Bengals game, which was postponed with six minutes left in the first quarter, will not be resumed this week. "Just to know my nephew basically died on the field and they brought him back to life. First responders administered CPR on the field to resuscitate Hamlin in front of his distraught teammates and millions of fans. [Glenn said of watching those uncertain moments](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/04/football/damar-hamlin-collapse-bills-status-wednesday/index.html) unfold on a screen. "I'm just glad he's still alive and able to fight," Glenn told CNN. Glenn said then that Hamlin remained sedated and on a ventilator.