Damar Hamlin Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Televised NFL Game A terrifying moment in NFL history unfolded on January 2, 2023, when Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during a nationally televised game. Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, went into cardiac arrest moments after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Medical personnel immediately rushed onto the field and began CPR as players from both teams stood frozen in shock. An automated external defibrillator was