Damar Hamlin’s sudden collapse throughout the first quarter of Monday night time’s sport between the Buffalo Payments and the Cincinnati Bengals has shocked the NFL world.
Gamers from each groups gathered round Hamlin as CPR was administered to the second-year professional earlier than an ambulance rushed him to the hospital.
Damar Hamlin, #3 of the Buffalo Payments, after a sport towards the Tennessee Titans at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 19, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.
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The Payments introduced that Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a deal with on Bengals extensive receiver Tee Higgins.
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“Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a success in our sport versus the Bengals,” the Payments stated in an announcement. “His heartbeat was restored on the sector and he was transferred to the UC Medical Middle for additional testing and remedy. He’s at the moment sedated and listed in important situation.”
The sport was initially briefly suspended earlier than it was formally postponed.
On Tuesday, the NFL Referees Association (NFLRA) launched an announcement siding with the choice to postpone the sport.
Buffalo Payments quarterback Josh Allen, #17, reacts as medical personnel attend to Buffalo Payments security Damar Hamlin.
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“On behalf of the NFL officers working the Buffalo Payments vs Cincinnati Bengals sport final night time we provide our ideas and prayers for a speedy restoration for Damar Hamlin,” the NFLRA said in a statement. “Moreover, we commend the emergency workers and docs who shortly responded on the sector to Damar’s severe well being subject.
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“Just like the gamers and coaches, our officers totally supported the suspension of this sport as all consideration wanted to be centered on Damar’s well being.”
Hamlin’s household launched a message Tuesday morning thanking his supporters for his or her prayers.
Buffalo Payments gamers and workers kneel collectively in solidarity after Damar Hamlin sustained an damage throughout the first quarter of an NFL soccer sport towards the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2, 2023 in Cincinnati.
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“On behalf of our household, we wish to categorical our honest gratitude for the love and assist proven to Damar throughout this difficult time. We’re deeply moved by the prayers, type phrases, and donations from followers across the nation,” the assertion learn.
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“We additionally wish to acknowledge the devoted first responders and healthcare professionals on the College of Cincinnati Medical Middle who’ve supplied distinctive care to Damar. We really feel so blessed to be part of the Buffalo Bills organization and to have their assist. We additionally wish to thank Coach Taylor and the Bengals for the whole lot they’ve completed.”
Hamlin was chosen by the Payments within the sixth spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft, recording 91 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 16 video games this season.
