Damar Hamlin was briefly in cardiac arrest after collapsing on field, Bills say
A temporary suspension of play was announced after coaches Sean McDermott of the Bills and Zac Taylor of the Bengals spoke with the on-field officials. ESPN initially reported the game would resume after a short break whereby the players would be given five minutes to warm up. But Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said later he was"not sure where that came from.
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. 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.Jeff Miller, the league’s executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, said there is an emergency action plan in each NFL stadium, with an ambulance at every game.
It was the second frightening scene at a game in Cincinnati this season resulting from a significant injury to a player. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was taken from the field on a stretcher and was transported by ambulance to the same hospital after absorbing a hit and suffering a concussion during a Sept. 29 game against the Bengals.
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