The family spokesperson of Damar Hamlin states that the Buffalo Bulls athlete is ‘currently sedated’ after awakening from a cardiac attack he had after tackling a Cincinnati Bengals receiver.
Hamlin, 24, was brought to the hospital immediately after receiving CPR on the field in front of his startled teammates.
Jordon Rooney, a close friend and family representative, stated on Good Morning America that the NFL player is a “warrior” but that his family is “worried.”
Rooney, who collaborated with Hamlin on a charity toy drive days prior to the incident, rushed to Cincinnati to be with his pal after the news surfaced.
The family spokesperson of Damar Hamlin said the Buffalo Bulls player is now sedated after regaining consciousness following a cardiac episode.
Jordon Rooney, a close friend and family representative, told Good Morning America that the NFL star is a “warrior,” but that his family is “worried.”
He stated, “I cannot comment directly on his medical condition, but he is fighting.” He is a combatant.
“I needed to clarify that he was awake at the time, but is now medicated.
“The family is in good spirits; we’re simply taking things minute by minute and hour by hour.”
His family is resilient and supportive. Clearly, they are anxious. Damar has a strong bond with his family.
Hamlin’s family was at the game when he fainted, and his mother Nina accompanied him in the ambulance to the hospital.
The Buffalo Bills safety, who has organized toy drives to collect money for his local community, had tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgens in the opening quarter of Monday night’s key game.
As an outpouring of sympathy poured in for the young footballer, he momentarily rose to his feet before collapsing backwards to the ground and lying unmoving.
After the incident, Bills fans and Bengals fans gathered on a corner approximately one block from the hospital’s emergency room.
Rooney, whom Hamlin requested as an intern, rushed to Cincinnati to be with his pal after the news broke.
The Buffalo Bills safety, who has organized toy drives to collect money for his community, had tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgens in the opening quarter of Monday night’s key game.
As their friend underwent life-saving care on the field, Bills teammates were visibly stunned.
Rooney continued, ‘I know Damar because he reached out to me to be an intern for my sports marketing agency.
It’s quite unusual… he interned for me and we became extremely close business partners. We collaborate on numerous projects.
“There have unquestionably been a lot of fans [at the hospital], a lot of traction, and a lot of visitors.” However, it is essential to give the family their privacy.
‘Most of the time, when you watch [athletes] on television, you don’t see them as humans. It is essential to remember that this is a person.
As an outpouring of sympathy poured in for the young kid, he was able to temporarily stand before collapsing backwards to the ground.
Hamlin shown with his mother Nina during his childhood playing days; he stated he opted to attend college close to home so he could be near his family.
Before he was immobilized and removed off the field 16 minutes later, he was attended to by players from both teams.
He stated that Hamlin’s vital signs had returned to normal and that tests are being conducted to determine the cause of his unexpected collapse.
During the play in which Hamlin was injured, Higgins led with his right shoulder, which struck the defensive back in the chest.
Hamlin, who receives an annual salary of $825,000, hooked his arms around Higgins’ shoulders and helmet and dragged him to the ground.
Three seconds after rising to his feet and adjusting his face mask with his right hand, the Bills player fell backwards and remained immobile.
On Monday, medical personnel rushed onto the field to assist Hamlin after he slumped during a tackle.
Monday in Cincinnati, Ohio, a vigil is held at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for Buffalo Bills football player Damar Hamlin, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
He was treated for 16 minutes by players from both teams before being immobilized and removed from the field.
While medical professionals were attending to Hamlin, his uniform was removed.
Both teams’ players were plainly surprised by the events, and many were crying on the field.
Many players accepted, including quarterbacks Josh Allen of Buffalo and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati. The NFL has postponed the game