“We see injuries week in and week out, but something like that, you’re talking life-and-death situations.
It kind of hit a little different.”To play professionally, athletes must be highly skilled physically as well as mentally, sports psychologists say.
Some NFL players say they are struggling to do that after Hamlin’s collapse on Monday night.
After an ambulance raced him off the field, the game resumed before a shocked crowd.
Once they step out onto the field, they may find their ability to play is as strong as ever.