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How the NFL’s medical teams prepare for emergencies on the field

PBS, 09 Jan 2023
The shocking collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during last week’s Monday Night Football game has put a spotlight on the NFL’s medical teams that are present at every game. Jourdan Rodrigue, a reporter for The Athletic, joins John Yang to discuss the league’s emergency action protocol.

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