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And now, Preston and Steve's news update with Kathy Romano.

Today is Tuesday. It is January 3rd, 2023. Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning in the news this morning. Buffalo Bills defensive back,

DeMar Hamlin, was in critical condition early Tuesday after the bills say he suffered a cardiac arrest

on the field following a tackle hours earlier, leading to the indefinite postponement of Buffalo's

pivotal Monday night showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. The statement from the bills was released. Damar Hamlin

suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored

on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is

currently sedated and listed in critical condition. In a chilling scene, Hamlin was administered

CPR on the field while surrounded by teammates,

some of them in tears and shielding him from public view. He was hurt while tackling Bengals

receiver T. Higgins on a seemingly routine play and didn't appear unusually violent. The

NFL announced Hamlin's condition shortly after he was taken to a hospital, but neither

the league nor the hospital

released any details about the 24-year-old's medical condition. The team's statement was released

before its flight back to Buffalo early Tuesday. There was no immediate update about the future

status of the game. On the play, the 6-foot 200-pound Hamlin was injured. Higgins led with his right

shoulder, which hit the defensive back in the chest. Hamlin then wrapped his arms. Higgins led with his right shoulder, which hit the defensive back

in the chest. Hamlin then wrapped his arms around Higgins' shoulders and helmet to drag him down.

Hamlin quickly got to his feet, appeared to adjust his face mask with his right hand, and then fell

backwards about three seconds later and then lay there motionless, they said.

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