BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The NFL is growing its coalition of sports organizations and medical and advocacy groups and expanding its work to help prevent fatalities from cardiac arrest following the events of Jan. 2, when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in Cincinnati.
After increased attention to cardiac arrest and the dangers of what can happen if the proper resources and training aren't available, the NFL announced Thursday morning that it is expanding The Smart Hearts Sports Coalition to include 15 new members -- bringing the total to 26 -- with the goal of advocating for all 50 states to adopt policies that will help prevent fatalities from sudden cardiac arrest among athletes.