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We have an update on Bills DB Damar Hamlin’s health.
On Monday night, Hamlin collapsed on the field and was given CPR for 10 minutes before being taken away in an ambulance.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken off the field in an ambulance after receiving treatment for over 10 minutes.
CPR was administered to Hamlin after he collapsed early in the game. He appeared to be receiving oxygen as he was placed in the ambulance. https://t.co/7VR8hm1lx2
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023
According to initial reports, Hamlin had a pulse but was not breathing on his own.
I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC.
Needed AED and CPR on the field.
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
As of 10:30 pm est, Hamlin’s vitals were back to normal, but he was using a breathing tube to help him breathe, according to one of his reps.
Update on Damar:
His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.
We will provide updates as we have them.
— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023
Source is me – His friend and marketing rep.
— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023
The NFL eventually released a statement on Hamlin after postponing Monday night’s game.
“Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics,” the league said in a statement. “He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.
“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.”