NFL postpones Monday Night Football with Hamlin in critical condition

Tre'Davious White (27) and Mitch Morse (60) of the Buffalo Bills react to teammate Damar Hamlin (3) collapsing after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images/TNS)
Tre'Davious White (27) and Mitch Morse (60) of the Buffalo Bills react to teammate Damar Hamlin (3) collapsing after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images/TNS)

The Monday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been postponed following Damar Hamlin’s collapse on the field, according to an NFL statement. 

Hamlin, a second-year safety for the Bills, tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgins and stood up before collapsing a few seconds later. Hamlin was administered CPR on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics before being transported to a local hospital. 

According to the NFL statement, Hamlin is in critical condition.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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