UPDATE 2: 24-Yr-Old Damar Hamlin Taken by Ambulance at UC Medical Center - His Mother Is With Him - Hamlin Is Intubated at Hospital

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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin just collapsed on the field and now the NFL teams are wondering if he survived.

Moments ago Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin was carted off the field in the Monday Night Football game after dropping backward on the field after making a tackle.

#Buffalo #Bills player safety Damar Hamlin makes this tackle and with incredible force makes contact to the ground. He then gets up only to fall down involuntarily.

This seems like a vasovagal syncope phenomenon where a stressful trigger leads to a sudden drop in HR and BP. pic.twitter.com/Ozw9vxtNi8

— Riyaz Manjiyani, PT, DPT (@RiyazManjiyani) January 3, 2023

Currently, Buffalo star safety Damar Hamlin was on the field in the game. He made a tackle and then stood up. The 24-year-old star then fell backwards on his back. At first there was concerns that he was injured. Then there were concerns that there was a head injury. Then there were concerns whether he was going to make it.

Those watching the game couldn’t believe what was happening.

Damar Hamlin was intubated at the hospital.

I am told that Damar Hamlin has been intubated and is currently listed in critical condition. @fox19

— Tricia Macke (@FOX19Tricia) January 3, 2023

Buffalo Bills QB Joe Burrows has made his way to the Bills locker room.

Joe Burrow has now made his way to the Bills locker room.

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) January 3, 2023

Prayers for Damar Hamlin.

Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin 🙏

— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) January 3, 2023

Bills and Bengals Players and Coaches Hug Outside Locker Room after Damar Hamlin Collapses

The NFL released a statement.

NFL statement says Damar Hamlin is in critical condition #nfl #nbc4ny pic.twitter.com/n9r5YLModS

— Steven Bognar (@Bogs4NY) January 3, 2023