DEMAR HAMLIN

As the NFL community and fans around the world wait for more word on Hamlin’s status, it was a chilling reminder that it isn’t the only time a sudden heart problem has plagued a player during a game.

—“Damar Hamlin is the best of us. —“Praying for Damar Hamlin. —“Father God, I pray that Damar Hamlin is okay and here with us. —“Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin.” — former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow on Twitter. —“Lord, please be with Damar Hamlin, his team, and his family…my heart hurts in this moment for him.” — Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin on Twitter.

Many fellow NFL players and teams and others in the sports world and beyond quickly offered their support and prayers on social media for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who the NFL said was in critical condition at a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.