Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin collapsed Monday night after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Bengals in Cincinnati. The game was postponed.
Hamlin, 24, as of Monday night was hospitalized in critical condition, the National Football League said in a statement.
“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. “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,” the league added.
“CPR was administered to Hamlin on the field for multiple minutes after he collapsed following a play in the first quarter. He received oxygen, according to the ESPN broadcast, as he was placed in the ambulance and taken off the field some 16 minutes after he collapsed and driven to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.”
“The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar,” the team tweeted.
Several NFL teams also offered prayers for Hamlin, his family and the Bills, including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who shared, “Praying hard.. please be okay man.”
“The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Please be ok. Please,” Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt posted on Twitter.
