Damar Hamlin intubated, listed in critical condition at hospital

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was intubated at a local hospital and listed in critical condition, according to an update from FOX19. Hamlin left the football field via ambulance after receiving CPR and the use of a defibrillator while still on the field Monday night. While being transported to the hospital nearly 30 minutes after his injury, an initial report indicated that Hamlin was unable to breathe under his own power but had a pulse.

Damar Hamlin listed in critical condition

“I am told that Damar Hamlin has been intubated and is currently listed in critical condition,” detailed FOX19’s Tricia Macke.

The scene on the field was a traumatic one for the entire NFL, as the status of Hamlin’s life remained in question nearly an hour later.

Hamlin appeared to be injured on a tackle he made in the first quarter that ended with him getting back up to his feet seemingly okay after the play. Quickly afterwards, Hamlin stumbled and collapsed on the field — leading to a lengthy break in the game as he was attended to by medical staff with players surrounding him.

The broadcast returned during the break several times during the horrific moment, and players appeared to be in distress from what was happening on the field. The broadcast provided a small update to the situation, indicating that medical staff was performing CPR on Hamlin.

After another extended break during the broadcast as medical staff continued to work on Hamlin, another small update indicated that he had been successfully placed on a backboard and stretcher, but had not yet been fully taken in the ambulance. As Hamlin was loaded into the ambulance, he was receiving oxygen as well from the medical staff.

The NFL ultimately postponed Monday’s game entirely, as players from both sides were unable to continue the game after the terrible moment.