PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after making a tackle Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Hamlin, a McKees Rocks native and Central Catholic alum who played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, was injured during the first quarter of Monday’s game. Hamlin tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, stood up and fell to the ground.
The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lDWNAOEPX4
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin is the best of us.
We love you, 3. Praying for you. pic.twitter.com/fYymfFsynp
— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) January 3, 2023
A stretcher and ambulance were brought out onto the field, reporters at the game said. Hamlin was given CPR on the field, the Monday Night Football broadcast said.
Players were seen crying as Hamlin was on the field. The game has been temporarily suspended.
Former Steeler Ryan Shazier said on Twitter that he is praying for Hamlin. Shazier retired in 2020 after suffering a spinal cord injury against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 4, 2017. He underwent spinal stabilization surgery two days later and has since learned to walk again.
Prayers for Hamlin 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 i hope everything is okay.
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) January 3, 2023
Hamlin was the Class AAAA Defensive Player of the year when he played at Pittsburgh Central Catholic. He was selected No. 212 by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
