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All 32 NFL teams unite for social media tribute to Damar Hamlin

Every NFL team had one message to share with their fans on Tuesday: 'Pray for Damar'

WASHINGTON — All 32 NFL teams have joined together for a social media tribute to Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin, who remained in critical condition Tuesday after his heart stopped during Monday Night Football.

One-by-one, each NFL team, along with the league and the players association, updated their respective Twitter profile pictures to feature the words "Pray for Damar," in the style of Hamlin's No. 3 jersey. 

The Bills' safety suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle in Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. After CPR was performed on the field, he was rushed to the hospital and the team announced Tuesday that the 24-year-old Hamlin spent the night in intensive care and remained in critical condition.

His family issued a statement expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support, while also asking everyone to keep Hamlin in their prayers. 

RELATED: Bills provide update on Damar Hamlin’s condition

Here are some of the NFL team tributes: 

Buffalo Bills

Baltimore Ravens

Cleveland Browns

Cincinnati Bengals 

Dallas Cowboys

Minnesota Vikings

Denver Broncos

San Francisco 49ers

New Orleans Saints

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers

Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots

New York Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tennessee Titans

Green Bay Packers

Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears

Carolina Panthers

Atlanta Falcons

Arizona Cardinals 

Washington Commanders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Seattle Seahawks

Philadelphia Eagles

New York Giants

Los Angeles Rams

NFL Players Association

What caused Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest?

It's unclear what caused Hamlin's cardiac arrest. As an NFL player, he regularly exercises and eats healthy meals, so it is unlikely to have been caused by some of the common risk factors such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. 

What is commotio cordis? 

It's possible Hamlin suffered a condition known as "commotio cordis," which is an injury associated with blunt-force trauma to the heart. Although infrequent, it can cause sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. According to the National Library for Medicine, the condition is usually caused by a hard strike during physical activity. 

The condition only happens during a rare set of circumstances: when a sharp hit lands directly over the heart “at the exact wrong location at the exact wrong timing” during the heart’s rhythm cycle, said Dr. Rod Passman, director of the center for arrythmia research at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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