Damar Hamlin

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.

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 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.

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

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 Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during his game Monday night against the Bengals and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital where the NFL, ...

“It was a terrible thing to see and I wish nothing but the best for that kid. 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 said on Twitter. “The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game,” the statement concluded. Hamlin “was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition,” the NFL said in a statement. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during his game Monday night against the Bengals and was taken to a Cincinnati hospital where the NFL, who later postponed the match, said he was in “critical condition.”

The blow to Hamlin's chest may have thrown his heart's pumping mechanism out of rhythm, disrupting blood flow to his brain, two experts said Monday night.

While an arrhythmia is the most likely cause of the injury that left Hamlin in critical condition, it is not the only possibility, Dash and Marcus said. According to the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 9 in 10 people who have cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. That process is governed by carefully timed electrical signals that may have been disturbed by the blow to Hamlin’s chest, they said.

Monday Night Football halted in one of the most nauseating, stunning, sobering viewing experiences in recent memory.

Concussion protocol is under fire, fueled by the surreal visuals of Tua Tagovailoa convulsing on the field, his fingers locking up in trauma response. Hamlin’s status was not clear as he left the field in an ambulance. The NFL is a horrifying place.

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.

After an incredible performance in a win over the Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson opened his press conference with a powerful ...

As Thompson noted, the entire Warriors organization is keeping the Bills safety in their prayers, and are hoping for the best possible outcome. Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills and his family, his teammates, and the city of Buffalo," Thompson said. Thompson took time to share his love and support for not only Hamlin, but his family and all who love him.

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.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing on the field during the first quarter of Monday night's game between the Bills ...

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.

Klay Thompson began his postgame press conference Monday night by sending thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest during the ...

The scary scene in Cincinnati occurred when Hamlin assisted on a tackle. Keeping him in our prayers and hoping for the best possible outcome. Hamlin, 24, suffered cardiac arrest in the first quarter of the Bills' game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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.

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).

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."

Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after he collapsed during Monday night's Bills-Bengals game, which has been officially postponed.

He was a second-team All-ACC performer as a senior, was voted a team captain and was picked to play in the Senior Bowl. The Bills are reportedly heading back to Buffalo, while some members of the organization remain in Cincinnati to be near Hamlin. "Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. He was taken by ambulance to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Per the team, he is sedated and in critical condition. The Bills released a statement indicating Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest.

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.

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.

Hamlin, 24, remained in critical condition at University of Cincinnati Medical Center on Tuesday. A defensive back, Hamlin collapsed on the field in the first ...

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. The charity donated much of the money to a Buffalo hospital to benefit pediatric patients, and JJ Dalton asked the community to remember Hamlin's charity, too. "On behalf of our family, we want to express our sincere gratitude for the love and support shown to Damar during this challenging time. By noon, the fund contained more than $4 million. Not long after Hamlin was transported by ambulance, fans began to share the GoFundMe page that Hamlin established when he played collegiately at Pittsburgh. ET on Monday, the fund was more than $1 million.

Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was given medical treatment for ...

A tweet from the Pitt football account was simple and clear: “Damar Hamlin is the best of us. Hamlin spent five years of college at Pittsburgh — his hometown — and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. 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. Hamlin collapsed at 8:55 p.m., and when he was taken off the field about 19 minutes later in what seemed like an eternity, the Bills gathered in prayer. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damar’s health and 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. “We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. Police blocked off the road to allow the players to leave. The team’s statement was released before its flight arrived back in Buffalo early Tuesday. Teammate Stefon Diggs later joined Hamlin at the hospital. He was hurt while tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins on a seemingly routine play that didn’t appear unusually violent. “He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.”

Hamlin collapsed after a hit during the first quarter of 'Monday Night Football'

Numerous members of the Bills and Bengals visited the hospital late Monday night. ... He's a great kid, he wants it, he's working hard and he's giving himself every chance to put himself in the mix despite being a sixth-round pick." Scores of players have also voiced their support for Hamlin and his Buffalo teammates. Monday's game was temporarily suspended after coaches Sean McDermott of the Bills and Zac Taylor of the Bengals spoke on the field. [NFL Media](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1610129764404334593): "Please continue to pray for Damar and his family. We also want to thank Coach Taylor and the Bengals for everything they've done. The team further divulged that Hamlin is "sedated and listed in critical condition." Hamlin received CPR on the field for several minutes while being placed on a stretcher and eventually into an ambulance. We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country. ... What's most important is to give the family their privacy. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition. [Bills](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/BUF/buffalo-bills/) and [Bengals](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CIN/cincinnati-bengals/).

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.

What is "commotio cordis"? Doctors suggest a potential cause of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse and cardiac arrest during Monday night's ...

Physicians are likely doing a number of tests to make sure there are no underlying heart problems that could have led to Hamlin's collapse, or injuries sustained following Monday night's collision. It's thought that commotio cordis occurs about 15 to 20 times a year in the U.S., mostly in adolescents participating in sports like baseball, hockey or lacrosse, cardiologist Dr. The 24-hour period after such an injury is critical, doctors say. "It’s actually about the timing of when the blow happens." "If it was an aneurysm that burst, he would have needed emergency open heart surgery," he said. But every time the heart beats, there is a tiny moment — less than a fifth of a second — that makes the heart vulnerable to the force of a projectile, such as a hockey puck or a baseball, that can lead to a chaotic and potentially deadly heart rhythm. The heart's electrical system malfunctions, and the heart beating rhythm goes haywire. "For every one minute that you don't have CPR performed, your chances of survival go down by about 10%," she said. Normally, the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood throughout the body about every second. "It's not about how hard of a hit it was," said Dr. Hari Tandri, director of the cardiac arrhythmia program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Hamlin stood up after the tackle, but immediately collapsed.

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.