Buffalo Bills Issue Medical Diagnosis Following Damar Hamlin’s Collapse on Field

The Buffalo Bills said in a statement during the early morning hours on Tuesday that safety Damar Hamlin’s frightening collapse on the field was triggered by a heart attack.

Hamlin collapsed after he tackled Tee Higgins (Cincy Bengals receiver) after a 13 yard catch. Hamlin fell to the ground after the tackle.

“Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals,” In a statement, the team stated. “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.”

After a hit in our match against the Bengals, Damar Hamelin suffered cardiac arrest. His heartbeat was reestablished on the field, and he was then transferred to the UC Medical Center where he will be treated and tested for more. He is currently in critical condition and is being sedated.

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023

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

The New York Times reported While a stunned crowd of thousands watched, medical personnel administered CPR to the 24-year-old athlete. Millions more were watching from home.

Joe Buck, ESPN’s play-by-play broadcaster, said that the network was given a heads up that teams had five minutes to warm back up to get ready to resume play.

However, Troy Vincent, the executive vice president of the NFL’s football operations, suggested that was not true in remarks to reporters after the game, which was suspended indefinitely.

“Neither coach was talking about resuming play, the players were not thinking of resuming play,” Vincent. “How do you resume play after seeing such a traumatic event?”

“It wasn’t about proceeding with the game,” Vincent was also added. “The competitive aspect never crossed my mind, never crossed our minds.”

There was an immediate outpouring of support online following Hamlin’s collapse, including from numerous current and former players.

“Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin,” Tim Tebow tweets

“The game is not important,” JJ Watt tweeted. “Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Please be ok. Please.”

“Please don’t share the video of the Damar Hamlin play,” Robert Griffin III tweets “Share this because we are all Praying for him and his family.”

Please don’t share the video of the Damar Hamlin play. We are praying for him and his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/QnO7DpAo7u

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 3, 2023

Please don’t share the video of the Damar Hamlin play. Share this because we are all Praying for him and his family. pic.twitter.com/QnO7DpAo7u

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 3, 2023

Drew Brees tweeted “Damar Hamlin represents every one of us and every teammate we’ve ever had. I’ve never met him, but I know him as a member of our brotherhood. My family and I pray for him and his family as he recovers. God be with him.”

Kelsey Conway, reporter, shared a picture from the corridor outside the locker room.

“Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her,” She tweeted. “Tee was the one who collided with Damar Hamlin before he collapsed.”

Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her. Tee was the one that collided before Damar Hamlin collapsed. pic.twitter.com/C1kzWI2hp5

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 3, 2023

Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her. Tee was the one who collided with Damar Hamlin before he collapsed pic.twitter.com/C1kzWI2hp5

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 3, 2023

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