Bengals and Bills game postponed after player collapses on field, in critical condition
CINCINNATI – The Monday Night Football game against the Bengals and Bills was postponed after a player collapsed on the field during the first quarter.
Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin passed out on the field after making a tackle.
Emergency responders gave Hamlin CPR on the field before carting him off and taking him to an ambulance.
NFL released a statement after the game saying Hamlin is in critical condition.
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
Hamlin’s manager said his vitals have stabilized and he is being intubated so doctors can run breathing tests.
The injury happened at 7:55 p.m. with nearly six minutes left to play in the first quarter. The Bengals led the Bills 7-3.
Players were in shock after the injury. Bills players surrounded Hamlin in a prayer circle as he was receiving CPR.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin remained down on the field after a scary hit.
According to the broadcast, medical personnel have administered CPR. pic.twitter.com/JKCWmfzaLT
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023
More than an hour later, NFL higher-ups decided to suspend the game for the night.
Hamlin, 24, played for Pitt in college and was a sixth-round draft pick in 2021.