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NFL family reacts on Twitter to Oklahoma tornado

Published: May 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

As news of the most recent deadly outbreak of tornadoes in the Midwest spreads, the NFL community flocked to Twitter to react to the horrifying images. Below are tweets from NFL players and others with league ties.

Donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief.

My heart is with the people of Oklahoma City. In my thoughts and prayers. #staysafe
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) May 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to my hometown OKC. Luckily my family is safe. I have lived in OK a long time. This one might be the worst!
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) May 20, 2013

This is real people not a game!! F5!! My goodness. God be with my home please!! pic.twitter.com/5gFNLTIuXs
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) May 20, 2013

These images are heartbreaking. Praying for everyone in OKC & the surrounding areas affected by the tornadoes. #PrayForOK
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) May 20, 2013

My heart is literally broken. All my thoughts and prayers are with the people from Oklahoma! http://t.co/sxfQRsCqni
— Jeremy Shockey (@JeremyShockey) May 21, 2013

Praying for everyone in Oklahoma...
— DeMarco Murray (@DeMarcoMurray) May 20, 2013

Prayers for all those in Oklahoma that were affected by the tornado!
— Arthur Moats (@dabody52) May 20, 2013

Prayers going out to all those affected by the tornados in Oklahoma.
— Felix Jones 2 (@felixjones28) May 20, 2013

PRAYERS UP & sent to Oklahoma Today & all this week! I know what it's like living thru #HurricaneKatrina stay strong! #Godspeed #Faith
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) May 21, 2013

Sending all of my love to my second family, the State of #Oklahoma. I pray for nature's grace and recovery.
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) May 20, 2013

Praying for you all in OKC wishing a fast recovery and lean on each other in times like this
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) May 20, 2013

Praying for the families in Oklahoma 🙏
— Theo Goins (@BigTx_OutDaMo) May 20, 2013

Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen. #pray
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) May 21, 2013

You can support #Moore response & other disasters by txting REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10, or online at http://t.co/vPTDHzGzOI
— American Red Cross (@RedCross) May 21, 2013

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