Damar Hamlin

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.

Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey joined a chorus of voices on Twitter offering prayers for Hamlin. “We are all Buffalo Bills fans tonight,” Mr. Murphy said.

Instead, Griffin asked others to share a photo in which a group of players knelt on the field to pray for Hamlin. During that time, and after the game, many on social media, including Griffin, called for the game to be called. “You never want to see anything like that happen even in the type of competition that they’re playing in.” His condition also drew the attention of the sports community beyond football, including the [N.B.A.](https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1610129642303754241) and the N.H.L.’s Boston Bruins. Some fans stepped away from social media to pray for the player. game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. Phil Murphy of New Jersey said on Please.” Phil Murphy of New Jersey joined a chorus of voices on Twitter offering prayers for Hamlin. “Please be ok. [Arizona Cardinals](https://twitter.com/AZCardinals/status/1610100813623619587), the [Seattle Seahawks](https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/1610095742244487168), the [New York Giants](https://twitter.com/Giants/status/1610104843162484736) and the [Dallas Cowboys](https://twitter.com/dallascowboys/status/1610105785110986752), posted messages on Twitter offering prayers for Hamlin. Murphy said.

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.

Players crowded midfield Monday night at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati after Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field ...

We’re taking real risks putting our bodies on the line to participate in the sport that we all love. What just happened was traumatic to so many but all that matters right now is that he STAYS WITH US.— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) I used to tell myself that I’d die for this game because that’s all I knew. Former tight end Rob Gronkowski recirculated [a tweet from the Bills’ official account](https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1610097661331341312?s=20&t=--hIFPhRoPI0JOGA7yCiZA) that included a photo of the team gathering in prayer. [January 3, 2023] The DAMN GAME NEEDS TO BE CANCELED.. “But if the NFL doesn’t send somebody into these locker rooms, if the NFL isn’t flying people to Cincinnati right now or to Buffalo or wherever they’re going right now, they are missing the point. Quarterbacks Josh Allen of Buffalo and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati, both teary-eyed, embraced on the field. Come on,” he was seen saying. “Come on. While administering CPR to Damar Hamlin, you can see the Buffalo Bills circled around crying and praying for him. Buffalo players and coaches dropped to their knees and gathered in prayer as medical officials tended to Hamlin, administering “many minutes” of CPR, according to ESPN’s broadcast.

Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, collapsed after a tackle and received medical treatment on the field for 10 minutes before being taken to a hospital.

Players Association, into how the Dolphins responded after he appeared to suffer a concussion in a game against the Bills four days earlier. and the players’ union agreed to amend the procedures to prohibit a player from returning to play if he shows ataxia, a term describing impaired balance or coordination caused by damage to the brain or nerves. Players Association said in a statement](https://twitter.com/NFLPA/status/1610109039966392320?s=20&t=ATAyN5KU7FNgcnK2hcwwhQ) that it had been in touch with players from both teams and with the N.F.L. Hamlin’s was the latest of a slew of high-profile injuries this season that have prompted fresh criticism of the N.F.L. Tagovailoa immediately raised his hands and his fingers were splayed, a gesture called a “ [fencing response](https://www.healthline.com/health/fencing-response)” that can be a sign of brain injury. On Sunday, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles left a game after being sacked by the Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, who celebrated the hit as Foles appeared to convulse on the field. [wrote in a post](https://twitter.com/JJWatt/status/1610098970243760129). Johnson was attended to on the field by team trainers for several minutes before walking off. With six minutes remaining in the first quarter, and the Bills trailing, 7-3, Hamlin tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a 13-yard catch. No date for resuming the game was announced. Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety, received medical treatment on the field for 10 minutes before being taken to a hospital. Medical personnel administered CPR and attended to him for 10 minutes as players from both teams were visibly upset, some shedding tears on the sideline while others circled together and knelt in prayer.

Buffalo's Damar Hamlin collapsed and appeared to be getting CPR before taken off in an ambulance in game against Bengals.

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.

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 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.

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).

“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,” the Bills said in a statement released ...

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. Cincinnati entered at 11-4 and leading the AFC North by one game over Baltimore, while AFC East champion Buffalo was 12-3. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and well being.” Police blocked off the road to allow the players to leave. Hamlin spent five years of college at Pittsburgh — his hometown — and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. 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. Many were weeping and praying while Hamlin was treated on the field by team and independent medical personnel and local paramedics. “It was obvious on the phone that the emotions were extremely high. “Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. [CPR was administered on the field](/news/national-international/damar-hamlin-was-given-cpr-after-collapsing-what-is-cpr-and-when-is-it-given/) to the 24-year-old Hamlin for nearly 10 minutes, ESPN reported during the broadcast. But they are very different and should be treated differently, according to the

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.

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.

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 medical professionals and first responders who revived Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin are the heroes. The doctors and staff at the University of ...

His shepherding kept the spotlight on Hamlin's health and siphoned in reaction across the league and sports world. Salters again distinguished herself, this time with updates from the tunnels of Paycor Stadium about meetings between the Bills and Bengals and how the NFL would proceed. In the moment, the information was shocking and revelatory. During the 65 minutes between Hamlin's collapse and the NFL's postponement, ESPN cut between its studio show – Suzy Kolber (host), Booger McFarland (analyst) and Adam Schefter (insider) – and the game broadcast of Buck, Troy Aikman and Salters. The medical professionals and first responders who revived Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin are the heroes. They could have brought in more voices during the studio segment.

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.

Damar Hamlin was hit while tackling Tee Higgins during last night's Buffalo Bills game against the Bengals. He went into cardiac arrest.

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," the Bills tweeted shortly before 2 a.m. There would be no changes to the Week 18 slate, the NFL said. [provided an update on the Buffalo Bills safety](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/damar-hamlins-uncle-provides-update-on-bills-safety/4026921/) Tuesday evening, saying that Hamlin remains sedated in the ICU at UC Medical Center. It released an update statement later in the day indicating he had spent the night in the intensive care unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. "Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. The 12-3 AFC East team said early Tuesday that the 24-year-old Hamlin had been sedated and would undergo further medical evaluation. Marketing rep and Hamlin friend Jordon Rooney tweeted a statement earlier Tuesday afternoon that he said came directly from the injured player's family. [Jordon Rooney](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/video/family-spokesperson-update-damar-hamlins-condition-hes-fighting-96111041), Hamlin's business manager and friend, provided one Wednesday morning saying that doctors at University of Cincinnati Medical Center "got promising readings" overnight and that "progress appears to be made." It asked that everyone keep the Pennsylvania native in their prayers and pledged to share updates as new information becomes available. "A lot of people don't get a chance to see how loved they are while they're alive," Glenn told NFL Network. "I'm really, really thankful for the medical staff that's been working with him.

The N.F.L. was facing one of its worst crises in decades as Buffalo Bills defender Damar Hamlin remained in critical condition on Tuesday after collapsing ...

He was [released](https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-cb-dane-jackson-neck-released-from-hospital-avoids-major-injury) the next day and returned to play in October. 28, appears to be on a good path for [neurological recovery](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/05/health/damar-hamlin-heart-brain-recovery-buffalo-bills.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-damar-hamlin&variant=show®ion=MAIN_CONTENT_1&block=storyline_top_links_recirc). Tagovailoa raised his hands and his fingers were splayed, a gesture called a [fencing response](https://www.healthline.com/health/fencing-response), which can be a sign of brain injury. The concussion highlighted an investigation that began the prior week into how the Dolphins responded after Tagovailoa appeared to be concussed in a game against the Bills. [a handful of high school football players die](https://nccsir.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5614/2022/05/Annual-Football-2021-Fatalities-FINAL-public-1.pdf), some from heat stroke, some from broken necks. He added that Hamlin [had improved](https://www.nfl.com/videos/damar-hamlin-s-uncle-dorrian-glenn-gives-an-update-on-his-nephew-s-status) in terms of the amount of oxygen needed to be given to him through a ventilator. [that his nephew had to be resuscitated twice](https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/damar-hamlin-collapse-bills-bengals-game-intl-hnk/index.html), once at the stadium and again later at the hospital. “Immediately, my player hat went on,” Troy Vincent, the N.F.L.’s executive vice president for football operations and a former cornerback, said to reporters. The Bills and the Bengals are vying for the American Football Conference’s lone bye in the first round of the playoffs heading into the last weekend of the regular season. Sensing the gravity of the situation, many N.F.L. Players were in tears, the stadium went silent and fans watched along in distress as a young athlete’s life hung in the balance. After Hamlin’s heartbeat was restored and he was taken off the field by ambulance, the coaches conferred with the head referee and league executives.

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.

Hamlin's cardiac arrest has shown us again what we always should have seen about the risks of America's most popular sport.

[N.F.L.](https://www.newyorker.com/tag/nfl) came under intense scrutiny because of the [devastating effects of head trauma](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/exactly-how-dangerous-is-football), and there seemed to be a sea change in the way football was perceived. It is part of the stakes, the thrill, the intensity, the draw. (The Pro Bowl will feature flag football.) Whether fans and players want to admit it, though, part of the appeal of football remains rooted in its risks—the hectic action, the collision between awesome skill and raw force, the suspense that comes with every snap. Flag football is becoming more popular, and the N.F.L. The violence is intrinsic to the sport—a feature of it. It was clear from the faces of the players and the coaches: there was little thought of the game’s going on. A player breaks his neck, is carted off, and the game goes on. In the past ten years, the N.F.L. And yet the games will go on. And yet there is a line, one that is almost inconceivable, even to the men who accept the risks and the fans who celebrate them for it. A player breaks his leg, hobbles off, and the game goes on. A player is concussed, stumbles off, and the game goes on.

Minutes into Monday night's nationally televised NFL game, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took a shot to the head and chest area while making a tackle ...

Hamlin’s family expressed its “sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time” in a statement released by Rooney on Tuesday. Vincent said there no discussion about having the players warm up to resume play at some point. An ambulance was on the field in less than five minutes, according to game footage. He was given CPR before being taken to the hospital, according to an ESPN broadcast. A referee whistled for the clock to stop with 5:58 left in the quarter. How do you resume play after you’ve seen such a traumatic event occur in front of you in real time?” The plan – which is reviewed by league and player union officials and approved by outside experts before the season – requires the designation of a level one trauma center along with the presence of two certified paramedic crews and advanced life support ambulances. Hamlin was in critical condition Tuesday after going into cardiac arrest and having his heartbeat restored by medical staff on the field. Vincent added, “Neither coach frankly was talking about resuming play. It was just after 10 p.m. Bills staff rushed to assist the motionless player. Cincinnati wide receiver Tee Higgins caught a 13-yard pass in Bengals territory and ran a few yards near midfield.

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.

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.

Five years earlier, on the same field where Damar Hamlin collapsed, Robert Golden saw Steelers teammate Ryan Shazier suffer a serious spinal injury.

“I’m sure a lot of those emotions not only came up with Damar but a lot of it was like a scab that was picked from the Ryan Shazier situation.” “For me, the situation really played a huge part in the rest of my career,” Golden said. “But when it’s life or death, or an ability to walk or not walk for the rest of your life, that’s mental. “When you experience something like that, it’s more of a mental trauma that you have to get over,” he said. Where we go wrong is when we start to think there is one right way to react to these situations.” The game was postponed. After months of rehabilitation, however, he was able to walk across the stage — clutching the hand of his fiancee — to announce Pittsburgh’s selection in the 2018 NFL draft. It’s like, ‘Man, will I ever be able to get over what I just witnessed?’ I feel for Damar and his family but also his teammates. In the first quarter of a Monday night game on Dec. Once they got him off the field, it was like, ‘OK, now go back to play.’ It was a little more than five years earlier, on the same field, that Golden and his teammates saw up close another deeply troubling situation unfold. The 24-year-old safety remained in critical condition at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Tuesday.

Damar Hamlin's uncle gave an update on the Buffalo Bills safety, who is hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

"A lot of people don't get a chance to see how loved they are while they're alive," Glenn told NFL Network. But we weren't going to stop until we got here and be able to support my nephew and just be by his side." "As soon as they canceled the game, we got on the road and drove from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati. Hamlin collapsed on the Paycor Stadium field following a hard collision and was [administered CPR](/news/national-international/damar-hamlin-was-given-cpr-after-collapsing-what-is-cpr-and-when-is-it-given) by medical personnel for roughly 10 minutes before being taken away in an ambulance. They've been truly awesome in helping him with his recovery." "I'm really, really thankful for the medical staff that's been working with him.

Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized after a tackle during a football game Monday night between the Bills and Bengals. Here's what we know about what could ...

[provided an update on the Buffalo Bills safety](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/damar-hamlins-uncle-provides-update-on-bills-safety/4026921/) Tuesday evening, saying that Hamlin remains sedated in the ICU at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. [Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut](https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/cardiac-conditions/commotio-cordis/#:~:text=Commotio%20Cordis%20refers%20to%20the,hockey%20pucks%2C%20or%20lacrosse%20balls.), which is dedicated to preventing sudden death in sports. But it was the actions of the medical staff at the stadium, [beginning CPR within minutes of Hamlin's collapse](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/what-happened-to-damar-hamlin-what-we-know-about-hamlins-condition-after-cardiac-arrest-during-monday-night-football/4025484/) and restarting his heartbeat, that may have helped keep him alive. "I'm really, really thankful for the medical staff that's been working with him. They've been truly awesome in helping him with his recovery." NHL star Chris Pronger suffered it, taking a puck to the heart in a 1998 Stanley Cup Playoff game, which produced a similarly scary scene. So we're just kind of taking it day-by-day," Glenn Watching the immediate aftermath of the play, he said he saw signs of commotio cordis — assuming Hamlin has no pre-existing conditions, that is. It would not be the first time an athlete has suffered the condition. Julio Panza, the chief of cardiology at Westchester Medical Center. "Those are critical factors, and that time is measured in really seconds to minutes" said Dr. Anguished players for both teams looked on and prayed, as a national audience watched and waited.

As the second-year Bills player lay sedated in a hospital bed with his family by his side at University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he remained in ...

He spent his rookie season limited to special teams roles, and took over the starting job in Week 3 in place of veteran Micah Hyde, who remains sidelined by a neck injury. The team has seen its schedule disrupted twice by major snowstorms in the past month, including a blizzard that led to at least 40 deaths in the region over Christmas. [NFL](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/nfl) rallied to Hamlin’s support, with vigils held in Cincinnati and outside the Bills’ home stadium. That sparked an outpouring of support in placing Hamlin’s life ahead of sports, and pushed to the forefront the generous person he is. The other 31 teams and the NFL quickly followed suit. The Bills now face perhaps their most difficult hurdle in a calendar year filled with on- and off-field adversity. Medical staff restored his heartbeat during frantic moments on the field before he was loaded into an ambulance, where he was joined by his mother, with teary-eyed players and coaches on both teams watching helplessly. Our hearts are with everyone in this unprecedented time — what we can do is support one another,” Bengals president Mike Brown said in a statement. “I just want to show my gratitude for the medical staff that were on hand because if not for them, my nephew probably wouldn’t even be here.” “And that’s everybody’s goal in life, reaching your dreams.” Glenn also provided those details to other outlets, including ESPN and NFL Network. “I don’t know, man,” Weaver said Tuesday after sobbing uncontrollably at his locker.

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."

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.