Damar Hamlin video: CPR was attempted on the field after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on January 2, 2023, in a dramatic scene that had fellow players in tears and praying for his recovery. You can watch video from the scene throughout this story.
What is his condition? That was initially unclear, but now details are coming out:
Jordon Rooney, Hamlin’s marketing representative, tweeted, “Update on Damar: His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests. We will provide updates as we have them.”
Update on Damar:
His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.
We will provide updates as we have them.
— Jordon Rooney (@jordonr) January 3, 2023
“I am told that Damar Hamlin, 24, has been intubated and is currently listed in critical condition,” tweeted Cincinnati news anchor Tricia Macke.
Unverified reports spread on Twitter that Damar Hamlin is dead, but they are false per Rooney’s tweet. The NFL’s latest update confirms instead that Hamlin is in critical condition, and a Fox19 reporter tweeted that Hamlin has a pulse.
Official statement from NFL. t.co/DcByrk7f7x
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
Fox 19 reporter Joe Danneman tweeted, “I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC. Needed AED and CPR on the field.”
Extreme amount of urgency in treating injured Bills defensive player Damar Hamlin. Ambulance on the field at Paycor Stadium. pic.twitter.com/QLmmn3kqMg
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023
According to VideoMixtape.com, “Dr. Jonathan Reiner says Damar Hamlin who is in critical condition suffered a cardiac arrest called Commotio cordis caused by a sharp blow to the chest.”
Dr. Jonathan Reiner says Damar Hamlin who is in critical condition suffered a cardiac arrest called Commotio cordis caused by a sharp blow to the chest. #PrayersForDamarHamlin pic.twitter.com/4vwORxjM7N
— VideoMixtape.com (@VideoMixtape_) January 3, 2023
The injury came during the Buffalo Bills game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was stopped as an ambulance came on field to treat Hamlin, and the game was called.
Hamlin recently tweeted about being blessed:
Extremely Blessed, Extremely Grateful. Chasing Greatness. Ⓜ️
— ????? ?????? (@HamlinIsland) November 11, 2022
The video of the injury has had millions of views online. It’s a disturbing scene as the football player suddenly collapses after a play.
Just stood with Tee Higgins’ mom who is now walking out with Tee who has his arm wrapped around her. Tee was the one who collided with Damar Hamlin before he collapsed pic.twitter.com/C1kzWI2hp5
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 3, 2023
Video later showed the ambulance carrying Hamlin arriving at a Cincinnati hospital:
Damar Hamlin has arrived at a Cincinnati hospital after medical officials administered CPR on the field.
?: @Jatara_ pic.twitter.com/DUkyJXDQA0
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) January 3, 2023
After a hard hit, Hamlin seemed okay briefly before suddenly collapsing on the field and falling backwards. It took a moment for the announcers to realize that something very serious had occurred.
Other Buffalo bills players cried and prayed as an ambulance entered the field to help Damar Hamlin, a sign that something very serious had occurred.
Quote from Damar Hamlin on why he stayed home to play at Pitt. Gives you a sense for what kind of person he is. pic.twitter.com/4xDQUpC2zS
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) January 3, 2023
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin in critical condition after collapsing on field, game suspended for rest of night. pic.twitter.com/29z3LUEl8V
— Khawaja Kashif (@khawajakashif76) January 3, 2023
Other Damar Hamlin Videos
While administering CPR to Damar Hamlin, you can see the Buffalo Bills circled around crying and praying for him. Please pray for Damar Hamlin. #NFL #hamlin pic.twitter.com/39ywpzKFGP
— BILLSMAFIA(12-3) (@MiningSim2XD) January 3, 2023
Here are some other Damar Hamlin videos of the frightening moment:
Man f*ck rivalries. F*ck arguing over dumb stuff. This broke my heart man. I was on my knees in my living room praying for Damar Hamlin. Praying he’s ok. ??#billsmafia pic.twitter.com/U2Ww3uKQ70
— Michael Williams (@SelfMade0602) January 3, 2023
Fans rallied around Hamlin, offering prayers for him:
Cincinnati Bengals Fan Makes A Sign Praying For Damar Hamlin ?? pic.twitter.com/VWRBHG6SUi
— NFL Daily (@SportsContent23) January 3, 2023
Sports photographer Chetan Rakietan wrote on Twitter, “Powerful scene Sean McDermott gathered the team to pray for Damar Hamlin. Let the game be suspended for a long period. Powerful scene. Pray for Damar Hamlin.”
Powerful scene Sean McDermott gathered the team to pray for Damar Hamlin. Let the game be suspended for a long period. Powerful scene. Pray for Damar Hamlin. #BillsMafia #gobills #bills #bufvscin #RuleTheJungle #MNF #MNFxESPN #buffalobills t.co/7q1MuKLzQC pic.twitter.com/KZIeRSRcVA
— Chetan Rakieten (@chetanrakieten) January 3, 2023
According to TMZ, CPR was performed on Hamlin “for several minutes” because he was “eventually strapped to a backboard and then loaded onto a stretcher.”
Oh my God prayers up for Damar Hamlin ??
Prayers up man!#Bills pic.twitter.com/HPkcyHoSdJ
— TimeoutSPORTS__ (@TimeoutSPORTS3) January 3, 2023
In a profile story to the Democrat and Chronicle, Hamlin spoke about the influence of his mother: “Wednesdays were always the longest day,” he told the newspaper. “My mom would be working at the daycare from six in the morning till six at night and then we would go clean our accounts until like 10 or 12 depending on the day. Just stepping up to the plate, just being there for my mom, just trying to make it easy for her. I had that work ethic in me, that we’re like, nothing can ever be too much.”
You Can See The Look On The Bills & Bengals Players Faces How Worried They Are For Damar Hamlin’s Life ???????? pic.twitter.com/QYwodhpHrL
— NFL Daily (@SportsContent23) January 3, 2023
The newspaper article describes Hamlin’s inspiring story, rising to professional football from a tough childhood. It says that he was a “2021 sixth-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills,” who lost friends to gun violence and whose father Mario Hamlin sold drugs and ended up spending time in prison. Hamlin’s mom is named Nina, according to that story.
People offered prayers for Damar Hamlin on social media.
It’s bigger than football… please pray for Damar Hamlin
Nothing else matters right now ?? pic.twitter.com/eZ4U8Shbnd
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 3, 2023
More police arrive outside UC Medical’s Emergency entrance.
At last update, Bills player Damar Hamlin is in critical condition. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/fqhC6ZqCSf
— Valerie Lyons (@VLyonsTV) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin, an incredibly talented football player, but also a son and grandson.
Always made an effort to see his family before his games ? pic.twitter.com/tWvGLgf9sH
— NFL Humor (@NFLHumor) January 3, 2023
While administering CPR to Damar Hamlin, you can see the Buffalo Bills circled around crying and praying for him. Please pray for Damar Hamlin. #NFL #hamlin pic.twitter.com/39ywpzKFGP
— BILLSMAFIA(12-3) (@MiningSim2XD) January 3, 2023
Prayers up for Damar Hamlin ?
The Bills safety collapsed after making a tackle. The ambulance and trainers from both teams are on the field. pic.twitter.com/lLlmdeENCU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 3, 2023