Buffalo Bills defensive Damar Hamlin is still in critical condition following what appeared to be a heart attack on the field of the Monday night football game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Bills released a statement following the incident:” Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in the Buffalo Bills’ game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field, and he was transferred to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.”
“Hamlin’s injury took place at the 5:58 mark of the first quarter,” the Bills statement continued. “The game was postponed by the NFL after Hamlin received medical attention on the field. The team and all of the sports world continue to pray for his recovery. Get well soon Damar!”
It was the first time that an NFL game was not continued due to an injury.
The NFL has announced that the Bills vs. Bengals game will not resume this week, and no decision has been made on when and if it will resume. The week 18 schedule appears to be proceeding as planned. Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs, but the game has enormous repercussions regarding playoffs seeding.
Hamlin is in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. Hamlin was given CPR and heart defibrillation on the field. He is reportedly still fighting for his life.
“Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills,” the NFL said in a statement. “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.”
Football is the most popular sport in America and Alabama, but it is also considered to be one of the most dangerous sports.
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