CINCINNATI – Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was seriously injured after taking a hit and collapsing on the field during Monday Night Football in Cincinnati.
The game was postponed after the scary incident and the NFL confirmed Hamlin was in critical condition. Reports said he was intubated at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
I am told that Damar Hamlin has been intubated and is currently listed in critical condition. @fox19
— Tricia Macke (@FOX19Tricia) January 3, 2023
JUST IN: Statement from Damar Hamlin’s agent: “His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.”https://t.co/Jzh6ucg6lS
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 3, 2023
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The NFL released this statement: Tonight’s Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced.
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.
Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. 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.
Hamlin, who played college football at Pittsburgh, was taken by ambulance to the hospital with his mother riding along.
NFL Players Association: “The NFLPA and everyone in our 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.”
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 3, 2023
The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lDWNAOEPX4
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
This is a developing story.
