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Bills S Damar Hamlin collapses after hard hit, given CPR on the field

Multiple Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals players gathered around in extreme concern as Bills safety Damar Hamlin was down on the field being helped by athletic trainers after he collapsed on the field after a tackle.

Hamlin took a big hit in the chest area on a tackle in the first quarter of Buffalo's game on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin got hit by Bengals receiver Tee Higgins as Higgins ran upfield after a catch. Hamlin got up, then suddenly collapsed.

Reporters at the stadium said Hamlin was given CPR on the field.