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NFL player Damar Hamlin taken away in critical condition after collapsing on field

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Published 07:30 3 Jan 2023 GMT

NFL player Damar Hamlin taken away in critical condition after collapsing on field

The Buffalo Bills footballer was playing against the Cincinnati Bengals when he suffered cardiac arrest

Emily Brown

Emily Brown

An NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been postponed after player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field.

The 24-year-old, who plays for the Bills, collapsed with just over five minutes remaining in the first quarter of Monday's game (2 January) after hitting Bengals receiver Tee Higgins with what appeared to be a routine tackle.

Hamlin initially got back to his feet but then fell back on the grass and lay motionless, prompting medical staff to rush on to the field while other players from both teams took a knee.

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An ambulance was brought on to the field after Hamlin collapsed.
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According to ESPN, medics administered CPR on the field, after which he was taken to the hospital at 9:25pm local time.

A statement issued by the Buffalo Bills a few hours after the incident confirmed what had happened to Hamlin, reading: "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."

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also shared a statement on the matter, saying: "Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics.

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"He was then transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he is in critical condition. Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available."

Some players were spotted with tears in their eyes as they went to their respective locker rooms when Hamlin was removed from the field.

The Bills confirmed Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest.
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Teammate Stefon Diggs later joined Hamlin at the hospital and the NFL announced the game had been postponed.

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"Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills," the league said in a statement shared online. "We will provide more information as it becomes available. The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.”

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman told ESPN 'no one' had been through anything similar on the field before, adding: "I’ve never seen anything like it, either.”

The players' union said it and everyone in its community is 'praying for Damar Hamlin'.

“We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and well being," the union added.

Featured Image Credit: Kirby Lee / Sipa US / Alamy

Topics: Sport, US News, Health

Emily Brown
Emily Brown

Emily Brown is UNILAD Editorial Lead at LADbible Group. She first began delivering news when she was just 11 years old - with a paper route - before graduating with a BA Hons in English Language in the Media from Lancaster University. Emily joined UNILAD in 2018 to cover breaking news, trending stories and longer form features. She went on to become Community Desk Lead, commissioning and writing human interest stories from across the globe, before moving to the role of Editorial Lead. Emily now works alongside the UNILAD Editor to ensure the page delivers accurate, interesting and high quality content.

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