Damar Hamlin has been the NFL world’s top priority over the last 24 hours. After collapsing on the field because of a cardiac arrest, the Buffalo safety was rushed off the field in an ambulance. Hamlin’s collapse left those in the Paycor Stadium stunned beyond belief.
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Since then, the NFL world has been keeping up to date with reports on Hamlin’s health. While wishes for good health have been pouring in, one former quarterback did something different live on-air.
Damar Hamlin has the NFL world on its knees quite literally
Dan Orlovsky put into action what has been said the most over the last few hours. While the rest of the NFL community sent their ‘thoughts and prayers’ to Hamlin and his family, the former QB and current ESPN analyst put it into action.
The analyst took a moment to pray for the safety on-air, an act that is foreign to a live broadcast. Part of his prayer said, “We just want to pray, truly come to you and pray for strength for Damar, for healing for Damar, for comfort for Damar, to be with his family, to give them peace. If we didn’t believe that prayer didn’t work we wouldn’t ask this of you, God. I believe in prayer we believe in prayer. We lift up Damar Hamlin’s name in your name. Amen.” It’s not often that the football world bears witness to an incident of such magnitude, and fans were grateful for Orlovsky’s steadying words.
Fans are moved by Dan Orlovsky’s prayer for Hamlin
The NFL world took to Twitter to praise the analyst. Orlovsky also tweeted the video posted by a user and referred to a verse from the Bible that says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:20
ESPN’s @danorlovsky7 praying for Damar Hamlin on NFL LIVE. Beautiful words of empathy, hope and love. #PrayForDamarHamlin
One user remarked on the power of what the analyst did.
This is POWERFUL! God is above all…
This user shows appreciation for Orlovsky.
And that’s exactly how it should go. “Thoughts and prayers” is a joke. How about you ACTUALLY pray for them?
Another fan called the analyst a class act.
Another fan can’t help but praise Orlovsky.
I’m not religious but I appreciate people being genuine. I believe Dan was here.
This user thanked the analyst.
Ty for doing on tv what we all were doing at home. People uniting for the sake of a tragic situation when nothing else matters. Truly a deep heart felt ty for being an encouragement with boldness. Need more media leaders like this!
The football world can do nothing but hope and pray for Damar Hamlin’s recovery. But despite the dire situation, the warmth and support from within the NFL community continue to surpass expectations. During these unprecedented times, where empathy is paramount, the NFL world is grateful for every prayer that is said for the 24-year-old safety who is currently battling for his life.
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