Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin leaves the game in an ambulance after tackle : NPR
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin leaves the field in an ambulance during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals after colliding with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins.
Hamlin is making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals. After completing a tackle on Higgins, Hamlin directly stood up and took a step forward before stopping and collapsing backwards.
The Bills players immediately signaled to their coaching staff to stand on the sidelines for help. Hamlin was out for about 10 minutes, with paramedics appearing to give Hamlin CPR before he was taken off the field.
Players from both teams gathered around him, both sides looking distraught. The Bills’ group had gathered for a group vigil when he was taken away.
The match at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium has been suspended.
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