Two Bills Drive

‘During the initial moments following the injury, Bayless shared two tweets acknowledging that he said a prayer for Hamlin and his family and the emotional reaction of both Bills and Bengals players on the field. The longtime sports personality then tweeted an ill-timed message regarding his thoughts on the possible postponement of the high-stakes matchup.’

‘Danneman added that “there are people from the organization who will stay with Damar and the family.” One such person appears to be Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who was filmed entering the hospital by ESPN after the game’s suspension.’

‘Hamlin, 24, was given immediate medical attention and administered CPR. ESPN reported during its Monday Night Football broadcast that Hamlin was also given oxygen. Bills players and staff gathered and prayed as an ambulance took Hamlin off the field and transported him to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. According to ESPN, Hamlin’s mother rode in the ambulance with him as it left the stadium at 9:25 p.m. ET.’

‘Fans responded to Hamlin’s injury with a flurry of donations. The drive’s goal has now been exceeded by over 40,000%, as the total amount is at $878,000 and climbing late Monday night, including a contribution from one donor who gave $5,000 identifying themselves only as a “Fan of Damar.”‘

‘As the traumatic scene unfolded, people from across the football world offered their support for Hamlin and his family.’

‘The NFL said Hamlin is in critical condition, and gave no update on when the game would resume.’

‘“Neither coach was talking about resuming play, the players weren’t … How do you resume play after you’ve seen such a traumatic event occur in front of you real time?” Vincent said. “That’s the way we were thinking about it, Commissioner [Roger Goodell] and I.”’