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“Dangerous Game We Play”: Damar Hamlin’s Critical Condition Leaves Simone Biles’s Fiance and NFL Player, Jonathan Owens, Concerned

Published 01/03/2023, 7:00 AM EST

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The news of Damar Hamlin collapsing in the middle of the Buffalo Bills VS. Cincinnati Bengals game in Cincinnati has devastated the NFL world. Fans and athletes were shocked to hear about the critical condition of Damar after the Monday night incident. Moreover, Simone Biles’s fiancé and NFL player Jonathan Owens also showed concern for the 24-year-old’s recovery on social media.

Hamlin’s supposedly cardiac arrest news led to the postponement of the NFL game between the two teams. The NFL officials have stated that they will resume the game at the appropriate time. Moreover, prayers and positive messages are pouring in from various athletes, like Jonathan Owens.

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Jonathan Owens shares a concerning message for Damar Hamlin

After the shocking news of Damar’s collapse, the Houston Texans’ safety, Jonathan Owens, expressed his concern for him in an Instagram story. Owens shared an image of Damar surrounded by players on the field and wrote a concerning message that read:

“Prayers Up Man. Dangerous Game We Play Man, I Pray Everybody Stay Safe”

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Owens expressed that the NFL is indeed a dangerous game. Studies suggest the same that the rate of injuries is high in American football.

Before collapsing in the middle of the game, Damar got up and stepped backward. As soon as he feebly fell, paramedics and medical staff rushed to him within ten seconds. Moreover, the NFL player was immediately provided CPR right at the spot where he was down for 16 minutes. After his heartbeat was restored, the safety was escorted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center while the other players went to their locker rooms.

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Doctors stated that Buffalo Bills’ safety is in critical condition. Earlier in the morning, Hamlin went through multiple tests and was sedated.

Other NFL athletes on Damar Hamlin’s condition

Players who surrounded Damar began weeping for Damar. Many NFL athletes tweeted about the speedy recovery of Bill’s safety. Take a look:

The Buffalo Bills’ official Twitter page expressed their concerns for Damar:

Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, prayed for the 24-year-old player:

Moreover, the Arizona Cardinals defender, J.J. Watt, also tweeted:

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Moreover, fans have also assembled at the Cincinnati for further updates on him.

 

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Muskan Sharma

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Muskan Sharma is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has a degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Calcutta. Muskan has worked as a writer for 3+ years but has a knack for filmmaking, too.
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Simar Singh Wadhwa