Bills DB Damar Hamlin Suffers Cardiac Arrest Against Bengals

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Damar Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety, collapsed on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals

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 on Monday night due to what is now being called heart arrest.

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The Buffalo Bills reported early Tuesday morning that safety Damar Hamlin suffered a heart attack during 

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Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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The information was provided in the team's first statement since Hamlin collapsed on the field during 

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the first quarter before being taken to the hospital in an ambulance, where he remains in critical condition.

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Hamlin looked to have experienced heart arrest seconds after making a powerful tackle on Bengals receiver Tee Higgins

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 which was unknown at the time. He was given CPR on the spot before being transported in an ambulance.

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This season, Hamlin, a sixth-round choice of the Bills in 2021, has 63 solo tackles, one forced fumble, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

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