It was January 2023 when Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Bengals. He collapsed on the field and medical professionals immediately started administering CPR as he was rushed to the hospital where he eventually regained consciousness and went on to make a full recovery.

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has documented his harrowing experience from experiencing cardiac arrest on the playing field during a Jan. 2023 game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a full-back tattoo,

Back on Jan. 2, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest while on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals. It's a moment that he'll never forget. Hamlin, 27, is gearing up for his fifth season with the Bills.