Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills went into cardiac arrest following a play during last night's football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
After collapsing on the field, medical personnel rushed to Hamlin to administer CPR for 10 minutes, as well as give the player oxygen. He was then taken off the field and brought to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center via ambulance.
The Buffalo Bills' official Twitter account confirmed that "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," the statement continues.
A rep for Hamlin, Jordon Rooney, provided an update later in the evening of the 2nd. At that time, his vitals had returned to normal and he was undergoing tests while unconscious.
With players on both sides showing concern for Hamlin, the NFL decided to postpone the game. In an official statement on the League's website, they wrote, "Tonight’s Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced."
They also confirmed that Hamlin received medical attention, before stating, "Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available."
The Pennsylvania native played for the University of Pittsburgh, where he led his college team with 67 tackles and seven pass breakups.
Safety Micah Hyde suffered a neck injury early on in the season, and Hamlin began to take over for him from there.
Players from both the Bengals and the Bills bowed their heads while awaiting updates on the field. They also kneeled around Hamlin as he received medical attention.
Players such as Bengals' Tee Higgins took to Twitter to express their hopes and prayers that Hamlin would recover well.
"Please pray for our brother," Bills' quarterback Josh Allen posted to Twitter late last night.
On Christmas Day, Hamlin posted a video to his Instagram, showing all the kids who'd received gifts.
"Our 3rd annual @chasingMs foundation toy drive hosted by @d.ham3 was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out. We hope you all are enjoying your holidays. - TheChasingMillionsFamily," The caption to the post reads.
Friends and fans have continued to use social media to express their thoughts and prayers for Hamlin.
