Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott praised the efforts of assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington, who promptly provided aid to Damar Hamlin after the Bills safety suffered cardiac arrest Monday night.
McDermott called Kellington a "real hero" who helped to save Hamlin's life. He said Kellington showed incredible initiative and courage.
NFL.<a href="https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BuffaloBills</a> HC Sean McDermott praises assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington who provided immediate care to Damar Hamlin on the field.<br><br>"You talk about a real leader, a real hero, in saving Damar's life." u2764ufe0fud83dudc99 <a href="https://t.co/HuGyPBhm5g">pic.twitter.com/HuGyPBhm5g</a>
Hamlin tackled Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins in the first quarter of Monday night's contest.