The Cincinnati Bengals put on blue lights to show support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin following the horrific incident which took place on Monday night and now has the player fighting for his life.
The Monday Night Football fixture between the Bengals and Bills was postponed after Hamlin collapsed at Paycor Stadium and had to be administered CPR. The Bills have since reported that the 24-year-old suffered cardiac arrest during the game.
Hamlin, who remains in critical condition, had gotten up after clashing with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins but fell to the ground seconds after.
The game was subsequently called off.
You could see the Bengals’ gesture in the tweet below:
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The Bills flew home on Monday night but some players have opted to remain in Cincinnati.
The support for Hamlin and his family has been overwhelming as the NFL community continues to hope and pray for the player’s full recovery.
These are indeed trying times for the player, his family, loved ones, fans, and the league. We will continue to bring you updates as they come.
