The NFL has an Emergency Action Plan in place at every NFL stadium for reasons like what took place at Paycor Stadium on Monday night.
When Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, he was administered CPR for nearly 10 minutes before an ambulance took him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center where he is in critical condition.
Given the severity of Hamlin’s condition and the emotions of players and coaches on the field, a decision regarding the status of the game needed to be made.
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The health of Hamlin was at the forefront of every person involved in making the decision.