Social media reaction pours in after Buffalo Bills player suffers cardiac arrest on field
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Many took to social media after Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in the first quarter of Monday Night Football.
Hamlin collapsed moments after tackling Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. The Buffalo Bills later announced that Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after the hit.
Local leaders in the Charlotte area and sports figures across the country were among those who tweeted their support.
Hamlin is in critical condition and at a local hospital, the NFL said.
The game against the Bengals was postponed Monday night.
On Tuesday, Hamlin’s family released a statement thanking everyone for their support. You can see that, along with other social media tributes below:
A statement from the family of Damar Hamlin. pic.twitter.com/I0QFQehUc0
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
In the toughest of times, Buffalonians find respite in getting to watch this this team play a game for an hour each week.
Tonight, it stopped being a game but #BillsMafia is still a family. Cover Damar, this team, his family, and Dear God I beg you cover the City of Buffalo rn.— Madison Carter (@madisonlcarter) January 3, 2023
Our prayers are with Damar Hamlin 💙
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 3, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with @BuffaloBills safety Damar Hamlin. Like millions of Americans, I was watching Monday night football when Damar collapsed and an ambulance came on the field. Join me in praying for this young man. https://t.co/47bwpY8Xzk
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) January 3, 2023
Until we know how Damar Hamlin is this game cannot go on.
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) January 3, 2023
Prayers up🙏🏾….
— TMJ (@Terracemjr) January 3, 2023
STATEMENT: The NFL just released the following statement after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during the game.
“He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.” pic.twitter.com/4gSH0YpCIX— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) January 3, 2023
Really scary situation in the Bills Bengals game tonight. All we can do for now is pray for Damar Hamlin and his family 🙏🏾🙏🏾
A player’s life is always more important than the game— Tyrone Muggsy Bogues (@MuggsyBogues) January 3, 2023
So many thoughts in this moment, where do you really even begin? Here’s what’s on my heart…
Be a human right now.
And if you believe in the power of prayer, take a moment to pause, and genuinely do so.
Sending this young man and ALL his loved ones every ounce of compassion.— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin to be okay! Bump this game bro it ain't worth it!!!
— Steve Smith Sr. (@SteveSmithSr89) January 3, 2023
Praying hard for damar Hamlin!
— Jonathan Stewart (@Jonathanstewar1) January 3, 2023
"Look for the helpers..."
Damar Hamlin's Toy Drive started in 2020 had a goal of raising 2,500.... now it's at almost $500,000#DamarHamlin
The Chasing M's Foundation Community Toy Drive https://t.co/JRGGIfARG5— Genevieve Curtis (@GenevieveonTV) January 3, 2023
Unbelievably sad…. Heart is extremely heavy right now. Prayers for @HamlinIsland his health and the Hamlin Family now. Life is too important. Cherish every moment.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin is the best of us.
We love you, 3. Praying for you. pic.twitter.com/fYymfFsynp— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) January 3, 2023
The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/lDWNAOEPX4
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin 🙏
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) January 3, 2023
This is too much to watch please know we are praying for Damar Hamlin in Charlotte with all of our hearts.
— Mayor Vi Lyles (@ViLyles) January 3, 2023
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