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Bills announce Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field
The Buffalo Bills provided an update on defensive back Damar Hamlin early Tuesday morning, saying that he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.
According to the team, his heartbeat was restored on the field prior to being transferred to a local hospital.
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.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins after a first-quarter completion and appeared to be hit in the chest area on the play. He stood up after the play ended and immediately collapsed in a horrifying scene.
He was administered CPR on the field before being taken away in an ambulance.
The game was eventually postponed and stopped with less than six minutes to play in the first quarter.
Hamlin, 24, is a second-year defensive back who was originally a sixth-round pick by the team out of the University of Pittsburgh.
In the aftermath of the incident Hamlin's teammates asked for prayers and support.
Please pray for our brother.
— Josh Allen (@JoshAllenQB) January 3, 2023
The whole nation is behind you, 3. ❤️
— Reggie Gilliam (@_1Sledge) January 3, 2023
Prayers up for 3
— Reid Ferguson (@SnapFlow69) January 3, 2023
praying with all that I am for Damar Hamlin and his family #3❤️ love you bro
— DaQuan Jones (@RiDQulous_98) January 3, 2023
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