“He Was Just Doing His Job”: NFL World Miffed as Bills Star Stefon Diggs Tangles With Police to Enter Damar Hamlin’s Hospital Room

The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game witnessed tragic scenes on Monday night as Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after a collision. The Bills’ safety required CPR and transferred to the UC Medical Center, where his condition remains critical. And the tensions inside the Bills camp are rising as teammate Stefon Diggs got into a debacle with a cop after the game.

When wide receiver Stefon Diggs went to the hospital to see his teammate, after the incident, he met some unlikely obstructions. Moreover, the Damar Hamlin incident was a high-profile medical emergency. And understandably, the hospital had a swarm of police officers to ensure smooth running. One of them, in a moment of hurried response, didn’t recognize Diggs and blocked his entry to visit Hamlin inside.

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According to the official Twitter statement from NFL reporter Ari Meirov, Diggs had to explain to the cop who he was. ESPN reporter Coley Harvey was present at the scene. And he told the officer that this, in fact, was the Bills’ wide receiver. After that, the cop let Stefon into the building. However, it divided fans in their reactions, as the circumstances were beyond tense and unusual.

However, the fans showed a unanimous love for Hamlin’s teammate and former Minnesota Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs. And Diggs was in tears along with the entire team at Paycor Stadium on Monday Night Football.

Diggs was not too pleased with the stoppage to see Damar Hamlin

According to ESPN’s Coley Harvey, Stefon Diggs was visibly upset and borderline frustrated with the police officer stopping him. “This is my teammate. I have to be there for my teammate. It’s just so frustrating right now. We just want to know what the news is,” Diggs told the police officer before being let in.

Moreover, Damar needed CPR before heading over to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Also, some positive news emerged from one of Hamlin’s closest friends, Jordan Rooney. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport’s tweet, Damar’s vitals were gradually coming back to normal. However, Hamlin remains intubated for breathing support.

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Josh Allen and Bengals QB Joe Burrow were both shocked and teary-eyed after the cardiac arrest happened. Damar stood up after the collision with Tee Higgins. However, he collapsed immediately after. And the entire NFL world poured in their prayers and wished for the 24-year-old’s recovery.