Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills NFL franchise, remains in critical condition after collapsing on the field on Monday night during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
According to reports, Hamlin, 24, put in a tackle on Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. Moments after getting up, however, he fell flat on his back.
Trainers with the Bills were treating the player within 10 seconds, while an ambulance arrived on scene in under five minutes. Hamlin was given CPR on the pitch before being transported to hospital.
Soon after the game, it was confirmed that Hamlin had suffered a cardiac arrest following his tackle. A statement released by the Bills on Twitter early Tuesday morning said that the 24-year-old’s heartbeat had been restored on the pitch.
The safety remains sedated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was moved for further testing and treatment.
The game between the Bills and the Bengals was abruptly postponed.
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Jordon Rooney, Hamlin’s representative, wrote on Twitter: “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.”
As per reports, Hamlin joined the Bills in 2021, having been a standout at the University of Pennsylvania.
The 24-year-old has drawn praise for hosting annual Christmas toy drivers in his home town of McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, since before he was a professional athlete.
The initial goal of Hamlin’s drive was to raise $2,500.
At the time of writing, the GoFundMe page has erupted in wake of Hamlin’s incident, rising to well over $3 million.
Unsurprisingly, social media also exploded in an outpour of kindness and prayers for the young football player.
A statement from the Buffalo Bills reads: “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.”
All our thoughts and prayers go out to Damar Hamlin. We hope he is able to make a swift and full recovery.
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