Damar Hamlin's uncle reveals more details on Bills player's tragedy and his current state
Cincinnati, Ohio - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had to be resuscitated twice after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field but seems to be "trending upwards in a positive way," his uncle has said.
Hamlin has been in a critical condition in hospital following the incident that took place during Monday’s NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The 24-year-old had CPR on the field after colliding with Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins before being taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Speaking to CNN outside the hospital, Hamlin’s uncle Dorrian Glenn said: "His heart had went out so they had to resuscitate him twice."
"They resuscitated him on the field before they brought him to the hospital and then they resuscitated him a second time when they got him to the hospital."
"I’m not a crier, but I’ve never cried so hard in my life. Just to know, like, my nephew basically died on the field and they brought him back to life."
"They sedated him just to give a better chance for him to just continue to heal better. We are just taking it day by day. It seems like he’s trending upwards in a positive way."
Hamlin is on a ventilator while sedated to help with his breathing.
NFL issues update on suspended game
Bills players and staff were seen praying together on the field as an ambulance took Hamlin to hospital.
His shocked teammates were given a standing ovation by fans and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell soon announced that the game had been postponed following the incident.
An NFL update confirmed the fixture will not be finished this week but added that the Bills’ clash against New England Patriots on Sunday is still scheduled to go ahead.
A statement said: "After speaking with both teams and NFLPA (NFL Players Association) leadership, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell informed the clubs today that the Bills-Bengals game will not be resumed this week."
"The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date. The league has not made any changes to the week 18 regular season schedule."
Messages of support for Hamlin have been pouring in following the tragedy.
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