Friend of Bills’ Damar Hamlin provides update as player is in hospital

A person close to #Bills S Damar Hamlin provides an update:

(Update: 1/4, 9:54 a.m.): Hamlin reportedly had “positive readings” overnight:

Report: Bills’ Damar Hamlin received ‘promising readings’ overnight

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(Update: 1/3, 5:22 p.m.): 

Friend of Damar Hamlin elaborates on tweet update on Bills player’s health

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(Update: 1/3, 1:36 p.m.): Bills-Bengals will not resume play this upcoming week:

NFL announces that Bills-Bengals will not be resumed this week

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(Update: 1:58 a.m.): The Bills announced that Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field against the Bengals.

The full team statement and details provided can be found below:

Bills update: Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest vs. Bengals

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There is no definitive word on the ongoing situation with Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin.

In a chilling scene, Hamlin collapsed to the ground at Paycor Field in Cincinnati against the Bengals. After gaining his feet, Hamlin fell backward and remained there for more than 10 minutes as CPR was performed by medical staff.

The NFL released a statement saying the 24-year-old is in “critical condition.” That came after the contest was already called off for the night.

We’ve also found an update from a friend via social media.

Jordon Rooney, who stated he personally knew Hamlin, provided this:

In checking out other social media channels, Rooney’s relationship appears to check out. He previously posted a TikTok attending what he called a “brand shoot” with Hamlin.

Bills Wire will continue to provide updates on Hamlin as information is made available.

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