After the Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Monday Night Football game, the team released a statement saying he suffered a heart attack.. Damar Hamlin .Hamlin collapsed about nine minutes into the game after tackling Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a 13-yard reception..Following the tackle, Hamlin stood up, took a step backward, and collapsed suddenly..“Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals,” said the Bills in a statement. .“His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.”.Hamlin was administered CPR on the field by medical professionals, while millions of people at home and home and tens of thousands of fans in the stadium watched..NFL Football Operations Executive Vice-President Troy Vincent said the coaches were not thinking of resuming the game following the incident..“Neither coach was talking about resuming play, the players were not thinking of resuming play,” said Vincent. .“How do you resume play after seeing such a traumatic event? It wasn’t about proceeding with the game. The competitive aspect never crossed my mind, never crossed our minds.”.Bengals reporter Kelsey Conway shared a picture outside of the locker rooms with Higgins and his mom hugging..“Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her,” tweeted Conway. .“Tee was the one who collided with Damar Hamlin before he collapsed.”.Current and former NFL players sent out support online after Hamlin’s collapse, including Tim Tebow, JJ Watt, Drew Brees, and more.
