Bills’ Hamlin collapses on soccer field and receives CPR.game interruption
Buffalo Bills safety Dumar Hamlin was in critical condition after collapsing on the field Monday night, suspending Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to the NFL. Ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. was surrounded by stunned players from both teams, and the Bills gathered in prayer when he was taken off the field 16 minutes later. Hamlin, 24, is in his second year with the Bills. Plays a big role in defense. Coming into the game, the 6-foot, 200-pound Hamlin made 91 tackles, including 63 solo tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.
Buffalo Bills safety Dumar Hamlin is in critical condition after collapsing on the field Monday night, and the Buffalo game against the Cincinnati Bengals has been suspended, according to the NFL.
Hamlin collapsed on the field and appeared to be receiving CPR before being forced off the field by an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after completion, and after a second or two fell backwards and lay motionless as he stood up. He was surrounded by stunned players from both teams, and Bill gathered in prayer when he was taken off the field 16 minutes later.
While medical personnel gathered around Hamlin, his uniform was clipped and he appeared to be undergoing CPR. He was strapped to his back and taken to an ambulance.
The game was suspended 21 minutes after the injury and the players slowly left the field.
Hamlin, 24, is in his second season with the Bills. He hasn’t had many opportunities to play as a rookie, but he’s been a big part of Buffalo’s defense this season. Coming into the game, the 6-foot, 200-pound Hamlin made 91 tackles, including 63 solo tackles and 1 1/2 sacks.