NFL, sports world reacts to injury to Bills’ Hamlin

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Many fellow 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 transported to a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. ESPN reported Hamlin was administered CPR on the field before being taken away in an ambulance. The game was suspended after Hamlin’s injury.

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“Bills Mafia is with you, @HamlinIsland. ❤️��” — Buffalo Bills on Twitter.

Buffalo Bills’ Spencer Brown (79) reacts as teammate Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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“Sending our thoughts and prayers to Damar��” — Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter.

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“Damar Hamlin is the best of us. We love you, 3. Praying for you.” — University of Pittsburgh, where Hamlin played his college ball.

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“No one’s been through this. I’ve never seen anything like it, either.” — Longtime NFL quarterback Troy Aikman on the ESPN telecast.

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“The game is not important. Damar Hamlin’s life is important. Please be ok. Please.” — Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J Watt on Twitter.

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“Praying hard.. please be okay man. ������������” — Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Twitter.

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“This is about Damar Hamlin and His Health. I must say this though another aspect of why this game should be postponed is because of the type of focus it takes to play a professional football game is as intense as it gets and I truly don’t believe these men can get that back. IMO.” — Former NFL player and current ESPN analyst Marcus Spears on Twitter.

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“Offering up prayers and strength for Damar Hamlin of the @BuffaloBills. The game should be postponed immediately.” — former tennis star Billie Jean King on Twitter.

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“Prayers up for Damar Hamlin and his family. This game should’ve been called, nobody is concerned about football right now.” — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on Twitter.

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“Absolutely speechless.. please pull through Damar!” — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt on Twitter.

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“Praying for Damar Hamlin…the entire world is lifting this young man up.” — former NFL wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald on Twitter.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) pauses as Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin is examined by medical staff during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)

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“Come on 3 ����” — Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders on Twitter.

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“Praying for Damar Hamlin and his family. ��” — New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones on Twitter.

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“Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin ��” — former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow on Twitter.

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“I’m asking all New Yorkers to join me in praying for Damar Hamlin, his family, his teammates, and our brothers and sisters in Buffalo.” — New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Twitter.

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“������������@HamlinIsland������������” — University of Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi, who coached Hamlin in college.

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“Sending our prayers to Damar Hamlin and his family. We are all Buffalo Bills fans tonight.” — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Twitter.

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“I wanna send a prayer to Damar and his family . ����” — Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase on Twitter.

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