Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has shared his experience of suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game in a new opinion piece co-authored with Dr. Nadim Geloo for USA TODAY Opinion.
The article, published on November 9, 2026, describes the moment Hamlin's heart stopped on the field and the difficult recovery process that followed. Hamlin and Geloo reflect on the medical response, the emotional toll, and the broader implications for player safety.
The piece is presented as a five-minute read and offers a first-person perspective on a life-changing event that drew worldwide attention.
