VIDEOS, PHOTOS: Aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s collapse captured in detail; See the somber reaction as fans pray for Buffalo Bills’ safety
Briana Zamora-Nipper, Community Producer
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after he collapsed on the field during the first quarter of Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills said.
The 24-year-old fell backward moments after getting up following an open field tackle from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins.
Team officials said in a statement on social media Tuesday that Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after he was hit during the play. His heartbeat was restored by medical personnel on the field before Hamlin was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further testing and treatment. Hamlin remains sedated.
Hamlin’s sudden collapse stunned players, who were left crying, kneeling, embracing, and praying on the field as their teammate was transported from the stadium by ambulance.
Photos and videos seen below captured the scene and its aftermath.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs near Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was injured on the play. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) lies on the turf after making a tackle on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, blocked from view, as Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) assists at the end of the play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. After getting up from the play, Hamlin collapsed and was administered CPR on the field. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) pauses as Damar Hamlin is examined by medical staff during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn) (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)Buffalo Bills' Siran Neal (33) and Nyheim Hines react after teammate Damar Hamlin was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Buffalo Bills players and staff pray for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
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