2022 Cincinnati Bengals - Part IV

[Roy Tucker]

My thought was it was a hard shot to the chest. Ruptured aorta possible?

Could be. Hard to speculate. He stood up after the tackle, did a one count, and just collapsed. Not a typical spinal injury.

They can’t play after this.

[KoryMac5]

I agree with FCB the NFL is a billion dollar corporation cancel the game and figure it out...

[757690]

Sounds like a heart attack, most likely from a pre-existing condition, something he never knew about.

Having a pulse but not being able to breath on his own is bad, sounds like brain damage of some sort. Right now, just praying he regains consciousness.

I am positive they will cancel this game, they already know that will happen, they are just dealing with bigger issues right now.

[Mitri]

Jesus, just cancel the damn game and wipe it from the records. Each team keeps their record and let next week decide. Some things are bigger than a game. Go home for God’s sake.

So obvious. But they're literally waiting to see if he's okay to resume play, which is just sick.

[KoryMac5]

Good job on Zach and Sean for both having common sense to meet at the 50...its traumatic seeing something like this.

[kaldaniels]

Sounds like a heart attack, most likely from a pre-existing condition, something he never knew about.

Having a pulse but being able to breath on his own is bad, sounds like brain damage of some sort. Right now, just praying he regains consciousness.

I am positive they will cancel this game, they already know that will happen, they are just dealing with bigger issues right now.

I agree. Twitter mob is hot right now that they haven’t canceled yet but everyone just needs to take a step back…they aren’t playing tonight.

[Wonderful Monds]

Sounds like a heart attack, most likely from a pre-existing condition, something he never knew about.

Having a pulse but being able to breath on his own is bad, sounds like brain damage of some sort. Right now, just praying he regains consciousness.

I am positive they will cancel this game, they already know that will happen, they are just dealing with bigger issues right now.

That’s what I’m thinking too. Extremely tragic.

Is that a football specific injury? Would that happen in any aerobic heavy, contact sport?

[kaldaniels]

Commotio cordis is being speculated quite a bit…

[Roy Tucker]

The shock has passed but the reality of the situation is sinking into everyone’s hearts and minds. I’d anticipate the game being cancelled. Even coming back tomorrow to play is out of the question. Come on Goodell.

[Wonderful Monds]

I unfortunately would be shocked if this young man is alive past this point. I don’t know what to say past that.

[Sea Ray]

I unfortunately would be shocked if this young man is alive past this point. I don’t know what to say past that.

He's probably hooked up to a breathing machine at this point. Is his brain alive?

[The Operator]

I’m just still in shock right now.


This is just awful. I really hope the young man survives and makes a full recovery. Very worried though.

[Sea Ray]

It does surprise me that they "waited" for the family to arrive before rushing him to the hospital. If it's life or death, I don't think you'd do that

[Boston Red]

I think folks should relax. They're not playing, but they have to figure out the logistics, draft a press release, etc. All that takes time, and there's no reason to rush. I'm sure the teams know they're not playing, and that's all that matters.

[Wonderful Monds]

He's probably hooked up to a breathing machine at this point. Is his brain alive?

Where I’m at over here in Covington where I’m watching the game with people…..almost 10 minutes on CPR……taken away without being able to breathe on his own.

Everyone here has just kind of figured this individual has passed away. Myself included.