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‘Let Damar be OK’: Baker, Patriots players ask for prayers for Bills safety after terrifying hit

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, along with many New England Patriots players, took to social media to share well-wishes for Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hamlin tackled Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins in the first quarter before getting to his feet and then falling to the ground. CPR was administered the field as distraught players looked on.

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The game was delayed and ultimately postponed. Hamlin was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: An announcement is displayed on the scoreboard as the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills is postponed following the injury of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: An announcement is displayed on the scoreboard as the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills is postponed following the injury of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.