Monday Night Football between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended for the remainder of the night after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and needed CPR before leaving in an ambulance.
Hamlin tried making a tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins late in the first quarter, who lowered his helmet into Hamlin's chest.
As Hamlin got up from the play he suddenly collapsed onto the field. A clip of the play can be seen here.
The 24-year-old needed paramedics to perform CPR while he lay on the field. Players from both teams huddled around Hamlin as an ambulance drove onto the field to escort him to a hospital.
Players were visibly upset and rattled about what just transpired and after initially appearing to prepare to resume play, the game was temporary suspended. The league office ultimately decided to postpone the game.
When the game will resume is still unknown.
ESPN cut its coverage to the studio where Suzy Kolber, Adam Schefter and Booger McFarland spoke about the situation with a somber tone.
FOX19 reporter Joe Danneman tweeted that he was told Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He added that Hamlin needed CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrilator).
A statement from the NFL confirmed that Hamlin was in critical condition. Both the league and NFLPA released statements on the matter.
The NFL and NFLPA each released a statement on the matter.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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