Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin in Critical Condition After Collapsing on Field, Game Postponed
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced in a statement, adding that the game will be postponed.
“Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics,” the NFL said. “He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.”
The statement continues: “Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available. The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.”
Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle in the first quarter of Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals.
The 24-year old received CPR on-the-field before being transported in an ambulance. As Monday Night Football analysts and announcers spoke, many players wept as they described the impossible.
“No one’s been through this,” NFL quarterback Troy Aikman said on the ESPN broadcast. “I’ve never seen anything like it, either.”
After the incident, there was a flood of support and well wishes flooding social media. Disney CEO Bob Iger was among them. saying, “Tonight we should all be praying for Damar Hamlin.”