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NFL player Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest during game

by Steven London
January 6, 2023
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NFL player Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest during game
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NFL player Damar Hamlin suffered a frightening medical emergency during an NFL game on Monday. The Buffalo Bills safety was rushed to the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. This article will provide more information about the incident and what it means for Hamlin’s future in football.

The seriousness of cardiac arrest for NFL athletes: Damar Hamlin’s story

On Monday, Jan. 2, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was taken to the hospital where he is under medical supervision, but his story highlights the seriousness of cardiac arrest for NFL athletes.

Since then, fans and former NFL players have been active on Twitter and other social media, sending their thoughts and prayers and raising awareness about the importance of heart health. As of press time, Hamlin is listed in critical condition following his arrival at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

While NFL safety protocols have improved in recent years, cardio-related issues and other injuries are still a major concern for athletes at all levels. In 2007, former Buffalo Bills player Kevin Everett was paralyzed from complications of spinal cord injury after suffering a neck injury during a game.

Hamlin’s story is a reminder of the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment for cardiac conditions in NFL players. With more knowledge and awareness about these conditions, we can hopefully avoid tragedies like Hamlin’s in the future.

A young athlete facing the realities of sudden cardiac arrest on the field

Hamlin, 24, a former University of Pittsburgh football player, was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 draft by the Buffalo Bills.

Hamlin’s story highlights the importance of safety protocols in the NFL. While players are required to undergo physicals that include screenings for heart conditions, cardiac arrests can still occur unexpectedly.

The NFL has taken steps to improve player safety in recent years, including instituting new rules banning certain hits that can cause head injuries. But more needs to be done to protect players from sudden cardiac death on the field.

How a life-threatening situation illuminates heart health awareness in professional football

Damar Hamlin’s game-time cardiac arrest is a wake-up call. While many fans and football players used social media to express their concerns for Hamlin, not every message has been well-received. Skip Bayless, a sports analyst, tweeted: “No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.”

Following outrage from many people for his tweet, Skip Bayless tweeted another response: “Nothing is more important than that young man’s health. That was the point of my last tweet. I’m sorry if that was misunderstood but his health is all that matters. Again, everything else is irrelevant. I prayed for him & will continue to.”

However, Tweets like this have led to former NFL players like Terrel Owens to respond: “You’re DESPICABLE!!! 😡 I hope to God you LOSE YOUR JOB for this tweet!!! You REALLY think this game holds more weight than this young man’s LIFE!! Dude, you’re DEAD WRONG for this!!”

The incident highlights how important it is for all athletes, especially those in contact sports, to be aware of their heart health. Cardiac arrests can happen without warning and are often fatal if not treated immediately. The NFL’s safety protocols should be looked at and revised to help ensure that players with cardiac conditions are properly diagnosed and treated so they can continue playing safely.

Following Hamlin’s injury, a previous GoFundMe campaign he set up for a charitable toy drive in 2020 has raised nearly $8 million.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated since its original publication.

Featured Image: Photo by Johnny Williams on Unsplash

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