Many other NFL players and teams and others in the sports world quickly offered their support and prayers on social media for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who the NFL said was in critical condition after being rushed to a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday evening. game against the Cincinnati Bengals. ESPN reported that Hamlin was administered CPR on the field before being taken away in an ambulance. The fight was called off after Hamlin’s injury.
“Bill’s Mafia is with you, @HamlinIsland.” — Buffalo Bills on Twitter.
“Please pray for our brother.” — Bills quarterback Josh Allen on Twitter.
“My prayers and thoughts go out to the Hamlin family @HamlinIsland. I pray you pull through bro. Love.” — Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who was tackled by Hamlin on the play where the Bills safety was injured.
“Demar Hamlin is a kind and caring and extremely hard worker. He is loyal honest and can always put a smile on your face. He is more than an athlete, he is a son and brother. I pray that God will have mercy on him and bring him back to us.” — Bills offensive lineman Rodger Saffold on Twitter.
“Prayer is power and prayer is POWERFUL we need the world to pray for Damar Hamlin and his family #Love #3” — Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins on Twitter.
“Sending our thoughts and prayers to Damar.” — Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter.
“Damar Hamlin is the best of us. We love you, 3. Praying for you.” — The University of Pittsburgh football Twitter account. Hamlin played his college ball at Pitt.
“No one has been through this. I’ve never seen anything like it either.” – Longtime NFL quarterback Troy Aikman on the ESPN broadcast.
“The NFLPA and everyone in our community is praying for Damar Hamlin. We have been in contact with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. The only thing that matters at this time is Damar’s health and well-being.” — NFL Players Association in a statement.
– Never before have I witnessed anything like this. The game doesn’t matter. Praying for Damar and his family.” — Former Bills quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly on Twitter.
“Football Family & #billsmafia – With our prayers combined we can come together for #damarhamlin … God cover #3.” — Former Bills wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Reed on Twitter.
“The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life matters. Please. Please.” — Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J Watt on Twitter.
“Pray hard… please man.” — Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Twitter.
“It was definitely the right call (to postpone the game) by Roger Goodell or whoever had the authority to make that call. The safety of players in any sport is always the most important thing. It’s a terrible thing to see and I want nothing else than the best for that kid and the city of Buffalo, for the Bills and the rest of the NFL and also the Bengals who played in that game as well. I’m a big fan of the NFL and a big fan of football and you never want to see something like this happen .” — NBA star LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers win 121-115 at Charlotte.
“Prayers for Hamlin. I hope all is well.” — Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury on the same field in 2017 that left him briefly paralyzed.
“Absolutely speechless… please pull through Damar!” — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watts on Twitter.
“Praying for Damar Hamlin … the whole world lifts this young man up.” — former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on Twitter.
“Pray for Damar Hamlin. Our hearts go out to his family, his loved ones and the entire @BuffaloBills community.” — New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Twitter.
“I am asking all New Yorkers to join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin, his family, his teammates and our brothers and sisters in Buffalo.” — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Twitter.
“Sending our prayers to Damar Hamlin and his family. We’re all Buffalo Bills fans tonight.” — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Twitter.
“Often people watching forget what players risk on Sundays. Praying hard for Damar Hamlin and his family. God speed.” — Houston Texans offensive lineman Scott Quessenberry, younger brother of Bills offensive tackle David Quessenberry.
“Father God, I pray that Damar Hamlin is well and here with us. I also pray for his speedy recovery mentally & physical God; in the name of Jesus… Amen.” — New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner on Twitter.
“Come on 3.” — Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders on Twitter.
“I want to send a prayer to Damar and his family.” — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase on Twitter.
“Pray for Damar Hamlin and his family.” — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones on Twitter.
“Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin.” — former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow on Twitter.
“Lord, be with Damar Hamlin, his team and his family … my heart aches at this moment for him.” — Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin on Twitter.
“#DamarHamlin you are in my prayers.” – Actress Kerry Washington, who is married to former NFL cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.
“Full of so many different emotions. Just thinking about @HamlinIsland and his family. Your football family is with you too. This is bigger than the game.” — Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari on Twitter.
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