Damar Hamlin’s Injury: Reddit Communities Pray For His Recovery
Olivia Shea
Published Apr 11, 2026
On Monday night, an NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended indefinitely after Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered a medical emergency on the field.
Hamlin collapsed, and first responders administered CPR before rushing him to the hospital in critical condition. Although the full extent of his injuries remains uncertain, both teams and the league expressed hope for his complete recovery.
Fans offered their support via social media messages, with many expressing gratitude for the lengthy delay to ensure a safe crowd dispersal as well as Hamlin’s care.
The NFL released an emotionally-charged statement regarding the incident involving Buffalo Bills’ defensive back, Damar Hamlin.
The 24-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition, leading to the suspension of the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game less than an hour after his injury.
According to the statement, medical personnel and paramedics responded quickly to the situation and provided onsite medical attention.
The NFL announced their thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills at this time as they monitor his progress and provide any additional updates when available.
During Sunday’s NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals, a terrifying moment occurred when safety, Mike Hamlin, collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins while making a tackle.
Both teams were visibly shaken by the incident, with many of the players in tears.
All that remained was to wait for news of Hamlin’s condition – an anxious circumstance for everyone involved.
Monday night’s NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals was suddenly suspended and later postponed when Bills running back Taiwan Jones was injured.
Reports quickly surfaced that said Jones had suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit, with the Buffalo Bills tweeting that his heartbeat had been restored on the field before being transferred to UC Medical Center.
Damar remains in critical condition and is currently sedated. In response to the injury, his foundation, Chasing M’s, raised more than $1 million in donations for his annual toy drive within hours of the incident – an incredible outpouring of support.