The sports world was shocked Monday night when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field at Paycor Stadium facing the Cincinnati Bengals.
Hamlin required CPR for his cardiac arrest, was transported to a nearby hospital, and has been in critical condition in the intensive care unit since Jan. 2.
The NFL, players, coaches, and fans have rallied around Hamlin.
Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith met with the media for the first time since the incident and talked about how the team is handling it.
“Just like all of you, I was watching Monday Night Football too, which I normally do,” said Smith. “I witnessed what we all saw. Our game can be violent. It’s a contact sport. Injuries happen, but you assume that an injury like that won’t happen.