Joe Burrow describes the moment Damar Hamlin collapsed on-field as ‘scary’, admits he was shaken after seeing the medics attempt to revive him

Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the Week 17 game of the 2023-24 NFL season.

Joe Burrow describes the moment Damar Hamlin collapsed on-field as ‘scary’, admits he was shaken after seeing the medics attempt to revive him

Joe Burrow reveals what ran through his head as Damar Hamlin lay unresponsive on the field last year (via IMAGO)

It has been over a year since Damar Hamlin collapsed in the middle of the field during the Week 17 matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills. It took a lot of effort from the members of the Bills’ medical team to revive him and get his heart to start beating again. It is an incident that fans will not forget for a long time.

For Joe Burrow, who was at the scene when the fateful incident happened, the experience was nothing short of terrifying. After Damar Hamlin went down, members of the Bills and the Bengals looked at him in shock and horror as he lay non-responsive. There were two pressing matters in the minds of players. The first was regarding the safety’s well-being and the second was whether the game would be played or not.

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Quarterback Joe Burrow revealed what went through his head during the incident via the Pardon My Take podcast.

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It was definitely weird. It got late in that week and I was like 'We're playing football? Still?'...It was definitely a challenge. But fortunately, he was all good.
Joe Burrow said

It was a crucial game that would have altered the placings of both teams and since it was the last of the season, the uncertainty about continuing to play football took a toll on the players mentally.

Joe Burrow is happy to see Damar Hamlin doing well after recovering from his cardiac arrest

The NFL understood the gravity of the situation and decided to stop the game and schedule it for a later date. However, when the incident happened, players were doubtful that the league would take such a drastic step.

Hamlin was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. The entire stadium remained silent as fans prayed that the safety would get back up and stand on his feet.

Sean McDermott lauds Damar Hamlin's miraculous recovery
Damar Hamlin has made a full recovery and has returned to playing football since his scary injury. (Image via IMAGO)

Fortunately, Hamlin has recovered and returned to play football this season. His recovery has proven to be inspiring for thousands of fans. He now takes every opportunity to motivate and show the world that despite his scary setback, he was able to defy the odds and return to doing what he loves, playing football.

Joe Burrow gave him his flowers and is happy to see that Hamlin is well and good now. 

He's doing his thing now. I've seen him at all these events and I'm always happy to see him because he's a great guy. But it was a scary moment for sure.
Joe Burrow said

Since his return to football this season, Damar Hamlin has started frequenting social events. He held CPR training sessions across the country and donated automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to youth sports organizations. He was invited to speak on Capitol Hill and met with President Joe Biden. Fans share the same sentiment as Burrow—they’re all just grateful that the safety is doing good and is happy.

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