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The NFL simply introduced the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Payments is not going to return to the sphere this week … this after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the sphere throughout Monday Evening Soccer.
Roger Goodell made the announcement official simply minutes in the past … saying he spoke with each groups and elected to not resume the matchup previous to Week 18 — the ultimate week of the NFL season.
The league says it has not determined what to do concerning the contest … and Week 18 will proceed as scheduled.
The league says it has been in common contact with the medical workforce caring for Hamlin … in addition to the Bengals, Payments, and NFL Gamers Affiliation.
As we beforehand reported, Hamlin collapsed after tackling Bengals large receiver Tee Higgins within the first quarter of Monday night time’s matchup … and obtained emergency CPR for a number of minutes earlier than being carted off the sphere and transferred to an area hospital.
The sport was suspended … and the league stated Hamlin was in important situation. The Payments later added he was secure, and his heartbeat was restored previous to leaving the sphere. He spent the night time within the ICU, the place he stays.
The sport had playoff implications on the road … however the NFL and each groups made it clear Hamlin’s well being is way extra vital.