Bills’ Damar Hamlin In Critical Condition After Collapsing

Kevin Northup January 3, 2023 6:58 am Last Updated on February 8, 2026 10:12 am

A scary moment in Cincinnati last night.

Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills NFL team collapsed on the field after a hit to the chest.

He was administered CPR and transported to a local hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.

The game between the Bills and Bengals was stopped and later postponed by the NFL.

Hamlin is 24-years old and is in his second season with the Bills.

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.

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023

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— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023

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Kevin Northup has been a reporter and news anchor for more than 15 years. He is based in Yarmouth and covers stories locally and across Nova Scotia. Contact Kevin at northupk@radioabl.ca.